Okay, so I have exams coming up in a couple of weeks, and my anxiety is through the roof. Like, I’m having trouble sleeping, I can’t focus on studying, and I feel nauseous just thinking about the exam hall. It’s definitely more than just a little nervous feeling; it’s really debilitating. I’ve tried some relaxation…
Okay, so I have pretty bad exam anxiety. I’m a sophomore in college and it’s not every exam, but some of them are just crippling. I’m talking like, stomach cramps the night before, can’t sleep, brain blanks out when I look at the test, even if I studied. It’s mostly for really high-stakes exams, like…
Okay, so I’m REALLY worried about this upcoming exam. It’s worth a HUGE percentage of my grade and I know the material pretty well, in theory. But the thing is, I have a history of just completely blanking out when I’m under pressure, especially during tests. My mind races, my heart pounds, I feel like…
Okay, so I have exams coming up again, and honestly, I’m already dreading them. It’s not just the studying (although that’s definitely part of it!), it’s the thoughts swirling around in my head before I even crack open a book. I’m constantly thinking things like: "I’m going to fail for sure." "I’m not smart enough…
Okay, so I’m really struggling with my anxiety, especially when it comes to studying. I’m a junior in college, majoring in Biology, and I’m constantly overwhelmed. I feel like I’m always behind, even when I’m spending hours studying. The problem is, my studying isn’t very effective. I often find myself re-reading the same material over…
I’m struggling badly with anxiety around my exams. It’s not just a little nervousness; it’s full-blown panic attacks sometimes. I freeze up during the exam, even when I know the material. I’ve tried deep breathing, but it only helps a little. Specifically, I’m looking for techniques I can use: Leading up to the exam: Days,…
