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Posted 6/20/2015 9:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I haven't been here in a long time.

I need some help,encouragment :(

For all these past months i was able to control my anxiety but for the last 2-3 days im preparing for an exam and im panicked all the time. I can't control it,i tried lots of different methods but still i have a very high anxiety and yesterday i took 1/2 of Lexotanil 3mg. I have 3 more days till my exam and i feel like i will go crazy with this anxiety. I don't know how i can relax and study effectively :(
P.s I emailed my university psychologist and he didn't reply
Posted 6/20/2015 10:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I heard the other day on the radio " the key in life, don't panic".

I listen to music or the radio when i need to relax. Also going for long walks and if you have a dog or a cat, just pet them!


Good luck
Posted 6/20/2015 1:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having anxiety at the moment exams are a known trigger for anxiety.

Have you ever done Mindfulness Meditation? It is really effective at getting you to relax and there are lots of videos on youtube so take a look.

Hibee
Posted 6/20/2015 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome Back, I'm happy you have been doing well overall but sorry to hear the anxiety has returned full force.

I know for myself exams are a sure thing for anxiety so you are not alone. Many people have anxiety before exams. You said you are using your coping tools and they aren't working, keep using them anyway, especially breathing.

I agree with Hibee about Mindfulness, I find it is most useful tool I have in my tool bag. I'm going to post one of my favorites off of youtube, try it and see if it helps any.

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT_ZvD94_kE&list=WL
Posted 6/20/2015 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi jeoch and welcome back!

I too am sorry to hear of your anxiety regarding your exam. This is situational anxiety, and understandable! Hopefully once you get through the test, you will be back on your way to feeling good again.:)

Great advice above...so I will just add a few more ideas...

*Take good care of yourself physically. Get good sleep, nutrition, and avoid tiggering substances such as caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.

*Use positive mantras. Tell yourself that you are capable, ready for, and going to ACE this exam. Remind yourself that you have prepared and have the knowledge and ability to do very well!

*Visualize a good outcome. Imagine yourself going to your class for the exam feeling relaxed and confident. See yourself filling in all the right answers, and actually 'see' an A on your paper in your mind's eye.

Best wishes! You can do this!!

S.C.
Posted 6/20/2015 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for you replies and support,

I've watched the mindfullness video and im taking into account the tips you've told me.It's really hard to ease anxiety but Im trying my best...
Posted 6/20/2015 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
I'm glad you watched the video, if you want to watch more just go to youtube and search for mindfulness for anxiety and you'll get tons of them.
Posted 6/21/2015 7:58 AM (GMT 0)
I keep panicking while im studying and i my mind goes blank :( i can't remember anything and i feel unreal,dizzy and like im running out of breath.It's scary and i can't talk to anyone around me about it they might think that im exaggerating. I can't avoid this situation,i've been taking exams for the past 8 months but this time is different beause is a different kind of exam that i don't think i can do well and i think all the time that im not going to remember information. I know that my thoughts might be unrealistic but knowing that doesn't lower anxiety.
Posted 6/21/2015 2:10 PM (GMT 0)
J.,

How is this exam different...and what might you be able to do to prepare for the new experience?

Is there for example, a way to pre-test for this particular style of exam? Have you looked on-line for tutorials or practice tests for example?

How has your recall and retention of information served you in the past? Do you have reason to believe your memory is going to fail you...or is this just the anxiety trying to derail you?

You may be suprised when it comes to actually taking the exam...

...I often find that my anxiety is all anticpitory, and when it comes to the 'main event'...I am pretty calm and collected.

Use the suggestions above, (read through them again, there are some great ones!) prepare as much as you can...

...but ultimately know that you can only do your best...and this is going to be enough...and you will do well.;)

S.C.
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