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BillieTheBot
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I'm a freak. As you all know, I get my own examination room and 25% extra time because I suffer from panic attacks and the what not. Took me alot to get it, what with getting a doctor's note and having a interview, etc.
Anyways, I had my first final yesterday, and guess what? The same thing happened despite being on my own. I revised for just over 90 overs for this exam (and this doesn't include my revision note taking) and I knew everything before I went in but my mind was mushed when I got in there. It took me about 30 minutes to calm down but even when I did, I was shaking and slightly panicky throughout the whole exam. Thankfully, I didn't have a full blown panic attack like last year or anything but it was pretty close if you get what I mean. I couldn't think or anything.
My next exam is next Friday which is actually the harder one so I'm shitting myself even more about it. I'm terrified of the same thing happening because I really can't fuck up. I fucked up yesterday and that was a 30 credit exam and next weeks is also.
Has anyone got any tips to calm your nerves because I'm really stuck for ideas here I don't wanna be so panicky and stressed on my last and final exam. Is there anything the doctor can/or will give me or anything I can actually buy?
Anyways, I had my first final yesterday, and guess what? The same thing happened despite being on my own. I revised for just over 90 overs for this exam (and this doesn't include my revision note taking) and I knew everything before I went in but my mind was mushed when I got in there. It took me about 30 minutes to calm down but even when I did, I was shaking and slightly panicky throughout the whole exam. Thankfully, I didn't have a full blown panic attack like last year or anything but it was pretty close if you get what I mean. I couldn't think or anything.
My next exam is next Friday which is actually the harder one so I'm shitting myself even more about it. I'm terrified of the same thing happening because I really can't fuck up. I fucked up yesterday and that was a 30 credit exam and next weeks is also.
Has anyone got any tips to calm your nerves because I'm really stuck for ideas here I don't wanna be so panicky and stressed on my last and final exam. Is there anything the doctor can/or will give me or anything I can actually buy?
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When I first told my doctor about them, I had a number of issues at the time so he put me on anti-depressants which helped a great deal and really helped with my anxiety.
I really don't wanna go on anti-depressants though because I'm not depressed, I just get panicky. Plus, they made me really ill. I haven't been since about them because to be honest, I only really get like this at exam time.
I might go this week though and see what he can do for me
BBs aren't for everyone though. If you have a history of asthma, then they're not suitable. Do go and see your doctor about it though.
And you're not a freak! I know people who do lectures and presentations in their 50s and they sometimes need some meds to calm them down. It can effect everyone.
It's the best :thumb:
It was horrendous.
theres also a chance that you'll be prescribed diazepam, which can also be very useful of anxiety related issues in lower doses .. but they'll probably start with propranolol first
all the best!
Good luck regardless with that, and good luck with the exam. I have every confidence in you.
dr gave here something that helped, she did it again with absolutely no problems. so I'm sure you'll be able to get something may also be worth getting a dr's note and filling out an extenuating circumstance form too, just for the uni's records.
Well you do have to be dead before you can be canonized
Yep I'm sure we got a few years yet before we have St. Stargalaxy the patron saint of ......
interesting ... :chin:
http://www.rescueremedy.com/introduction/
I've also been described dizepam but it's not a good idea to take during revision/exams because it kind of dulls the brain for a while and obviously can act as a sedative. I would recommend going and getting beta-blockers, they're commonly prescribed and might help.
I'm doing my finals at the moment too although they haven't started yet. I get bad panic attacks as well. Although, at the moment, I'm having more panic attacks about the coursework and dissertation I've handed in, I keep remembering bits I forgot/did wrong and getting in a state about it! Finding it really hard to just get on with revision.
Anyway good luck with the exams, am here if you want to talk to someone in the same boat! xxx
"Yoga in a bottle"
Actually sounds like good stuff. I never really get overly panicky about exams. Before them I am sometimes a bit nervous and often just want to get in the exam hall and start. Usually once I'm in the nerves go away and I can just do it. If the questions are difficult or not what I expected, it can throw me sometimes but I just try and compose myself and start writing down ideas for essays etc.
There are medications on herbal basis that supports you to calm down.