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Exam Anxiety

Having stress or anxiety due to exams are known as exam anxiety. Having excess pressure against exams affects the performance of a person. The symptoms are excessive sweating, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and shortness of breath. It is managed by following specific strategies. Learning previously, establishing a consistent pretest routine, following some relaxation techniques, and exercising can help overcome stress and anxiety due to exams.

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Due to exam phobia, I am unable to concentrate on my studies. How to overcome it?

Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old and studying for my final exams. My problem is exam phobia. I am so scared of failure during an exam and due to this, I am unable to concentrate on my studies. I am suffering from this issue for the past two years and it really affects my studies. Please help.  Read Full »


Mehwish Mursaleen

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand that you feel concerned about your performance during exams. It might be due to the experience of failure in an exam or due to any negative experience related to your academics or school. A psychological assessment by a psychologist is needed...  Read Full »

Why do I go blank during exams?

Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old. I am a student. I do not understand my condition. I have very important exams. I used to get good marks constantly and then everything turned up against me now. I prepare my best, but I do very badly in my exams. I am feeling hopeless. Even after studying for eight h...  Read Full »


Mehwish Mursaleen

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and completely understand your issue. You have a problem related to exam anxiety as you lose concentration and your mind gets numb during the exam. I need to ask you a few things. Has this problem only arisen during the exam? Or if you also get disturbed...  Read Full »

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