How do you deal with anxiety before the exam?

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For Medical Students exams are always a thing which is stressful with or without preparation..with or without shown that it’s stressful..

Some directly said that it’s stressful for them and some not..but internally, hormonally it’s stressful for all the medics..

And it’s important to maintain health and prevent that internal hormonal disbalance even with exams..

Here is my rule of exam or can say my ways to reduce stress..

  • Deep breathing
  • Some songs or music which can heal you..for me it’s some religious music or some Indian classical music
  • Forget about your last paper specially when it was not as you thought..because that’s the main one which cause more stress during ongoing exams..

For me these are the main stress boosters..

How do you reduce stress before exams?

MBH/PS

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Examinations are the most stressful and anxiety inducing part of our lives. The fear and stress stems from the importance of the grades on our academic excellence. Stress management is a key factor in performing excellently in the examinations. Too much stress and fear can push you back and reduce your focus, this in-turn leads to forgetfulness while writing the exams.

I genuinely get stressed almost all the time, when there is an exam season. But, I try to calm my nerves through deep breaths, taking breaks between studying and revising my notes. Revising before the exam definitely helps as it boosts my confidence that I have completed the necessary studying for my exam. It is essential to avoid studying everything at once, take a break and continue studying. This way, it helps you better understand and focus on your exams.

Exams are definitely scary but converting that fear and stress into productivity can definitely help.

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Cry

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Relatable! Anxiety can feel overwhelming until a task is done, but breaking work into smaller steps and using calming techniques really helps regain control and focus.

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Oh.. that’s actually good way..because it’s your natural way to overcome stress.. The Important thing is that it’s gives relief and strength to you..

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Yes..this technique and smaller breaks in between always helps for better focus..

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Before exams I prefer for an outing and a good sleep. After that I am set to start for the exam preparation with a calm and composed mind.

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That’s unique..

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It is so true that managing the psychological aspect of exams is just as important as the actual studying.

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Sleep

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Absolutely.. Most crucial thing in this new competative era

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I’ve found that anxiety usually decreases when I stop thinking about the entire exam and focus only on the next task. A short walk, deep breathing, and avoiding post exam discussions help a lot. Dwelling on a paper that is already over rarely helps performance on the next one, but preserving mental energy often does.

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I am grateful to have super supportive parents. They are my mood boosters and stress busters. Having a cup of tea with them, discussing the latest neighbourhood gossip, or just having deep, meaningful talks about life and my current emotional state calms me before my exams.

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Yes…

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Blessed you are..talk with parents often makes me lighter,too..

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I use to keep my self busy in revising so that I don’t get panic about exam.

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Deep breathing and listening to calming music help me a lot. I also try not to dwell on previous exams and instead focus on preparing for the next one. Stress is natural, but managing it is important for both performance and well-being.

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Absolutely :100:

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For me, exam anxiety can get overwhelming and often affects my performance. The one thing that truly helps me calm down is talking to my mother. Somehow, a conversation with her helps me feel grounded, reassures me, and reminds me that I can handle whatever comes my way

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First step is good preparation. And most important is good rest or sleep the day before exams. Less caffeine intake and good nutrition are other ways to decrease anxiety.