Up until now I had been quietly confident about my ability & the experience. But then my friend reminded me simply about what we had to bring and my head just flipped into massive anxiety.
I need to calm these anxious thoughts, and I can try mindfulness but I need more than that right now, I think reassuring myself might help.
I'm so worried not so much about the exam but mostly people being sick (phobia of vomit) and secondly the exam. I'm trying to picture the end result (walking out of the exam room) because they went really well last year despite this same anxiety.
Owh, anything you can say to help would be much appreciated.
xx
As you said your quietly confident about it, how about you spend the time before the exam unwinding now? Maybe have a bath or something like that? Or maybe some fresh air, that tends to help calm my anxiety down.
I think the visulising is a good idea, you WILL be able to do it and there WILL become an end to it.
How about getting what you need ready and then putting it out your head (as much as possible) and having a kinda pre exam chill?
Good luck too :) xxx
"If only everyone could know and live with their inner craziness…people would be fairer and happier." Paulo Coelho
...they went really well last year despite this same anxiety.
Keep reminding yourself of this - it's tangible proof that you can make it through your exam successfully. Imagine yourself feeling good, head held high walking out of the room. I'm sorry you're so anxious, it's a horrible feeling. Is there anything you can do to distract yourself for a little while, to freshen your mind?
I'll also add that I can relate to your vomit phobia - I have the same and it's awful (don't even like typing that, ha). I wish I could offer some advice in that respect, but I don't know how to handle it myself either :s
Keep reassuring yourself, you CAN make it through the exam. All the best of luck x
Thank you both so very much. I'm doing a bit more revision but will then hit the shower for a warm shower and get to bed early. I'm having a nice breakfast tomorrow so a bit of a relax before the exam (in the afternoon).
I'm writing these tips down so I can take them with me up to just before the exam, so thank you for all the handy tips! And the love and reassurance :)
The exam is in a few hours (clearly I am easily distracted) but I managed to get most of my sleep, going over some more notes now, trying to positively visualise things and ignore the bubbling anxiety inside me. Thank you <3
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Always remember hun, you can over-revise. If you do too much, it will screw your head up and muddle your brain, so as happydays said, try to unwind for a bit :)
I just took a bath myself, I always find that it helps with anxiety :)
How did it go Aimee?
I had an exam yesterday which sucked, so if yours went well you can feel smug and if it didn't you can join me feeling sucky, lol :p
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that its heart may stand in the sun,
so must you know pain.
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Thank you very much!
The exam itself (material wise) was in parts really easy and in parts really hard, but I felt I knew enough and did okay. Thanks for all the support and advice,it really helped as I didn't realise just *how* anxious I was until applying nailpolish on the day I was shaking!
I have one thursday now which I am much less prepared for, so in trying to catch up I'm getting pretty stressed :(
Aimee do it in bits so it doesn't feel so overwhelming and remember all you can do is your best. Your best IS enough. Also try and fit in some things to relax yourself as well, maybe even taking Jazz? on a walk. You will be okay. Take care lovely
Kat xxx
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