fear from exams>>i study very very well then i lose my concentration,memory during exam?.is it fear?
115844
Some people just don't test well. What works to keep me from slipping into the duh zone is a cup or two of coffee that morning and a peppermint chapstick.\n\nDon't know why, peppermint brings me back to the real world.\n\nDon't know if there is a scientific basis for it, but a $.99 chapstick is worth trying, right?
887264
First of all, take a deep breath.  Then, set your alarm clock and take a nap if you need one - even just for an hour or so, and then the studying you do after that will be much more effective.  When you wake up have a quick shower, and a snack - your brain needs both sleep and food to operate well.  If coffee works for you, continue with that and a small snack every hour or two.  \n\nTry to focus on the information you know is very important and will almost certainly be on the exam, because you won't be able to do everything.  Review your notes.  Do you know someone who is taking the same exam tomorrow that you could possibly study with for a few hours?  That might help.  And do get at least some sleep tonight - it will help you.  And remember that this too shall pass, and most likely everything will be fine!  Good luck with it!!
981966
Actually, you are not afraid of a test, you are afraid of failing a test. If you had prepared, you would not be feeling anything negative, maybe apprehensive, but that's healthy stress.\nnext time, make sure you prepare; if the work is difficult, get a tutor.\nbest of luck - try to relax, it is the only way to succeed
319056
I don't know but I feel you pain, I am about to write my last final of the term tomorrow morning, they do suck but I have come up with a technique that helps me; I get all of the notes I took through out the semester and consdense them into a few pages and read them before the exam this way you refresh your memory while you condense them and while you read them but its not like your trying to memorize so its easier and less stressfull.
655290
What you are experiencing is common and known as test anxiety. Some people experience anxiety to the level that their fight or flight response kicks in, and they begin to answer test questions in panic mode. There is medication for learning disorders and general anxiety that help alot of people. You can also try some relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, stretching, or exercising before the test. Check your thought processes for negative self-talk, such as "I know I will fail. Replace these with a positive affirmation/ mantra such as "I'm going to win" or "I know this stuff." YOU CAN DO IT!!!
412716
it sounds like maybe you have performance anxiety, like maybe you're afraid of doing the work so your body kicks in so you don't have to. this happens to me, too. i think i'm afraid of being judged. is there a counselor you could talk to about this? could be something like ADD, too, or just an inability to concentrate. good luck.
201334
He's probably very tense when he has the actual exam. When I was younger I used to forget every information I had in mind when I saw the exam paper and then remember everything again when the exam is over, it gets worse with oral exams. He's too afraid of failing that this is the only thing he has on his mind. \nI suggest you show him you will still love him even if he fails.
1060597
I can't gurantee it's the best way to relieve stress, but one or two helpful suggestions would be to study early so when the day comes you aren't freaking out about studying enough. Also taking your mind off the exams some is great, whether it's through relaxing with friends, watching a movie, or whatever else you like to do, it will help get rid of built up tension that might be keeping you from studying well.
818617
Of course studying is important, but I bet you already know that!  Here are some other things that will help you out.\nDon't stress.  If you are stressed or nervous during the test, you will tend to make silly mistakes.  If you are well prepared just take the test and remind yourself that you did everything you could to prepare.\nFocus.  Make sure you are not distracted.  If there is noise distracting you (even something silly like the person next to you keeps breathing really loud), don't be afraid to ask a teacher if you can move.\nSleep.  If you study all night the night before, you will be too tired to remember and focus.\nEat.  If you have a good breakfast and drink water, it will improve your concentration.\nIf you really get nervous about tests, study ahead of time, and then the night before the test, don't study for it at all.  Let your mind focus on something else and relax before your big day!
680446
the best thing I can tell you to do is to find something else to distract you (like the fear of failure). But seriously, I don't think you should act on your urges; just do something else while you're studying like work out or listen to music...that way you can keep your mind off women and sex, better still, study with somebody else...that way if your mind wanders they can stop you and quiz on the material...best of luck on your exam
1031428
Just pray...try to remember what you learned during the course....Hope that your term mark is high.....Good luck and try to remember as much as you can.....Plus get some sleep otherwise you will sleep through the exam
1117850
I would just study....don't overload  yourself, because then you won't remember....maybe carry some notecards around and get a study group together....the more prepared you are for the test, the less nervous you will be.
814123
It's all in time management.  It's exam time, and that means it's time to get down to business.  All the usual time consuming activities (hanging out, lunch with friends, sports, etc.) are now playing second fiddle to your education.  Use the time you usually use for extracurriculars for studying.  You can resume your normal life after exams are done.  \nAs for dealing with the stress, nothing is more effective than preparedness.  Good Luck!
645043
You have better memory for things that really matter to you. Think about the experiences in your life that you really remember, both good and bad. Strong emotions, right?!\n\nSo...\n\n1. Find personal value in the information you need to know for your exams.\n2. Get enough rest.\n3. Find ways to think about the information you need in terms of your own life and activities.\n4. Eat healthy.\n5. Stop web surfing and start reading your materials for your classes, already.
730631
I'm studying OU at the moment and have just started my second course. Inevitably I used to leave everything to the last minute on the first course when it came to assignments, but I used to set aside specific times when I knew I wouldnt' be disturbed to study and have everything to hand - cup of tea, bottle of water etc so I wouldnt' have to get up again once I started. Cramming has always worked for me, keeping all your work in one place so you can lay your hands on it at any time, but most important of all, remember why you are studying this in the first place.\nA little bit of panic is good because it makes you focus and get it done. Unfortunately there are no shortcuts - you do the work and you'll get your degree. Get a copy of The Good Study Guide by Andy Northedge - that has some good advice in it. \nGood luck!
609860
'Fear' is the key problem. Once you overcome it, the rest is easy.  \n\nThe trick is not to get overwhelmed by the circumstances - take it as a regular occurrence and don't treat it like a ritual.  Or else, you're likely to tie yourself into knots.\n\nFigure out which is the best time suited to your brain for absorbing new material, information, data.  For some its early morning for some its late night for you it may be mid-day.  Identify that period of time - it must be at least 6 solid hours which are not wasted on anything else (like watching TV/ listening to the radio/ having breaks that are longer than your study spells!)\n\nFor Mathematics which cannot be memorized you need to be specially attentive while the concept is being explained in your school/college otherwise you're going to lose out.  For other subjects use the LBH (learn by heart) method - you start repeating answers to yourself line by line, until you get a whole para, then another and ultimately whole pages.  Once you master this you will slowly find your concentration pick up only the important lines and help you answer correctly and confidently in your exams.\n\nData cannot be inputted in your brain like a computer's so you got to give your 100% too.  God bless ya.
931866
hey i have faced this problem....whenever i start studyin i take a break feel like doin the other subject nd da other...end result is that i cnt study nething lol....study for few hrz everyday set goals like you have to complete 2 chapters in a day or something like this.....light music helps me concentrating (yeh strange)...all the best...hope dis helps