Test anxiety is a major problem among many college students anyone have any advice?
917046
Yes and no.  I do better when I am too sick to care....to sick to worry.  Some try a little alcohol for the anti-depressant properties.  The emphasis is on the word little.  Drunkenness doesn't help on tests.\nThe best thing to do is to know that you are prepared.  Do not doubt yourself.  It's an attitude thing.  If you doubt yourself, that is when anxiety creeps in.  The other methods only mask the symptoms without treating the problem.
539964
This is a habit that will be important throughout life.  People often like to worry about things that they have no control over. You need to learn to put those worries aside. The time to be concerned about your success on exams is PAST.  Any worrying you do now is only unnecessary pain.  Why would you continue to torture yourself.  This should be your time to enjoy.  You won't have another time like this to relax.  As soon as you discover your results, you will suddenly be focused on preparing to go to university, and will have little time for enjoyment.  Right now, you should relax and focus on other things.  Make yourself a note on the calendar for the day when you should expect results.  Until that day, don't even think about it.\n\nI recommend doing volunteer work.  Sometimes, if you focus on the needs of others, it puts your own worries in perspective.\n\nBest of luck to you on your future education.
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The only good way to overcome exam anxiety is practice.\n\nHave your family or your friend give you a pre-test on the stuff you are taking the exam for. Have them administer the pre-test the way you get in school and time you while you take it.\n\nDo it couple of times if you have to and it should calm you down.
326374
Tia,i'm gonna write my class 10 board exams next year. see,everything's not in the marks you score. then for what do you think they have entrance exams? they are like chances. if you didn't do well, don't panic. do your entrances and other tests well.are you worried about  people asking your marks? simply avoid them for some days. be alone and relax,meditate and do things that calm your mind down.do well in your 12th boards and i wish you all the best for it.
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You've never failed at anything so don't be afraid now.  Your anxieties are probably due to going out on your own and living away from your parents and family.  It's a great time to be your age, I mean being your age is great.  Live life to the fullest, get a little naughty and explore yourself and experiment -- that's what college is all about to be honest!\n\nDon't let your parents see this Answer!  Hehe.  Good luck to you.  Even if you decide not to be pre-med, Yale is a great school and you will be great.
1044331
You need to do your very best to put this behind you for the sake of your test. I'm hoping that your sporatic typing is evidence of how stressed out you are so I am not going to go on that too much. Slow down, take a deep breath and concentrate on your studies. Don't take any phone calls and don't let anyone harrass you. If you do get someone on the phone, tell them that pressuring you doesn't help and politely say goodbye until your test is done. I really feel like you may have more deep seated problems than what you are telling about here. I would deal with those as soon as you can. Counseling may be a good idea for you. It would also do you well to learn some good relaxation techniques. Do some running, play some good music, don't over study. I hope it all works out well for you.
917892
My guess is that every other student it also anxious about having to do the presentation. You're not alone. Also, you HAVE to do it, so you might as well make the best of it: come out with the guns blazing.
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yea - yea. been there done that. \n\nin school my course work was c or less - my related labs were A's. Just could not take tests - the slightest distraction would throw me off. \n\ntry this: visit the classroom beofre the test to get used to the room - close your eyes and imagine your self taking the test and doing weell - think about how you feeel - think possitive thoughts. \n\nduring the test if you stress out - close you eyes and think of my massaging your breasts - just kidding ( jsut wanted to add some humor it helps ) \n\nCLose your eyes and think of white - like a white wall gently rub your eyes while closed to eliminate the stress. \n\nor alt. think about a waterfall - washign away the stress. \n\ngood luck - \nlet me know how your next test goes. I"M WILLING TO WAGER THAT YOU'LL DO GREAT \n\n(Stop a think about the email you will send to me and how excited you are feeling about passing your next test)
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you have to start within you and stop saying I cant do math-that is when your phobia kicks in because you program yourself not to believe you can do it--get a good math tutor such as Silvan online or score or even someone who is patient to break down the math problems for you\n\nI know how you feel I needed to pass statistics for College and I hated math so I had to change my tune go to math tutoring and stay dedicated and focus for and to myself at first its going to be a bit edgey but you can do it I passed my test with flying colors\n\nyou have to have the motivation, dedication, and time to get what you need done
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Find some good psych textbooks.  There you go.\n\nPS:  You still don't have it yet...do you....getting a little anxious?  Wriging your hands....twiddling your thumbs....  what if you don't find one?\n\nTHE WALLS ARE CLOSING IN!  QUICK!  GO To YOUR SAFE ROOM!  lol
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Unfortunately, it's hard to get un-nervous.  My best advice is to tell yourself when you get in there that you have plenty of time to take the test.  Relax, close your eyes and breathe deep when you feel yourself start to tense up.  And put yourself in the best possible position by preparing for the exam as well as possible.  \n\nMaybe use the point of view not that you are being tested, but that this exam is a chance for you to show what you know.
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it may be easier said than done but the 1st thing is do not panic, take some deep breaths and use visualisation, imagine being in  a clalm quiet place that you know, then let out all the anxieties out whilst you take deep breaths.  then as you inhale think calming thoughts etc. focus on the test when you get in as the questions wil not look as dificult. read each question 3 times before jumping in, write clearly and precisley.  \n\ntreat each question dffernenly try not to get too distracted by idle thoughts or the next test. good luck
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Remember that almost all testing will go better with more sleep/relaxation than painful, last-minute preparation. There are exceptions to this, but I don't think the SATs are one of those exceptions. There are certain people that can cram and seemingly be more successful, and certain tests that lend themselves to cramming. \nI suggest to assess your preparedness, do what you can, then take a break/find a distraction.\n\nGood Luck.
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I have been into that situation...so when you do assignments....check your notes..look into the book...or speak to your friend..u also can go library...or speak to your tutor...there are so many things...u can do...just keep tyring.....and you will b winner..don't think negative...don't think u can't do it....there is nothing impossible.....never give.God help those who help themselves
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Dont be too hard on yourself. I've gone through this problem myself. Everytime it's exam time, I get really stressed out and think I wont do well.\nI know it's difficult to stop worrying about it especially when people have alot of expectations from you. Have a little faith in yourself and in God (if you believe in Him). Maybe your friends are going through the same thing. Talking to them could help. Or talk to your parents about how you are feeling. Take a break for a few hours and listen to some music or watch a movie to get your mind of things for a while.\nTry to get a good sleep. If you have been studying the whole year, then you are probably well prepared. Keep your options open, in case you dont get through. There's always a second time. But dont worry.\nYou have been working for it, so hopefully you will get through!\nBest of luck!
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My son was like you.  He got nervous when he took tests.  Talk about this with your teacher.  This problem is called "test anxiety".  It does not mean that you are stupid.  It means you want to do a good job, that you want to do a good job SO MUCH that it makes your brain and body not work right. Click on the blue link below and read about test anxiety and how to get over it.  Good luck!\n\nhttp://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/TestTaking/index.html
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Feeling anxious about blood test results...particularly std's...is so difficult.  But, just know that it is normal to feel nervous.\n\nHoney, whenever, something is out of your control (i.e. it's in the hands of the lab work people now), always know that "worry" is a wasted emotion, because it will not bring the results any faster.\n\nAlways keep an "internal locus of control."  This means that anything "outside" of your control is not worth stressing yourself out!  An "external locus of control" will perpetuate your anxiety.  \n\nYour doc is right, since you don't know for sure about std, your best bet is "positive thinking".  Excellent articles (and free course) on anxiety will help you through this very difficult time.  You've got the power to control your own anxiety, and soon enough you'll get the results, my friend.  See below for link.\n\nI hope this helps!