Please help me to overcome my exam phobia?

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Patient's 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.

Answered by Mehwish Mursaleen

Education:

MSc

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Dr. Mehwish Mursaleen is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessment. She is dedicated to understanding emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns, offering evidence-based interventions for holistic mental well-being. With expertise in therapy and assessment, she provides personalized care to help individuals navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve psychological balance in their personal and professional lives.

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Hi,

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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 to confirm the diagnosis and an investigation related to anxiety during other social or performance is required. You need to go to a psychologist for a complete psychological assessment. I appreciate that you consulted in this state of extreme anxiety. You urgently need psychotherapy sessions to prevent your symptoms from increasing over time.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 12, 2017
Reviewed At June 19, 2023

Education:

MSc

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mehwish Mursaleen is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessment. She is dedicated to understanding emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns, offering evidence-based interventions for holistic mental well-being. With expertise in therapy and assessment, she provides personalized care to help individuals navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve psychological balance in their personal and professional lives.

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Education:

MSc

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mehwish Mursaleen is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessment. She is dedicated to understanding emotional, behavioral, and cognitive concerns, offering evidence-based interventions for holistic mental well-being. With expertise in therapy and assessment, she provides personalized care to help individuals navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve psychological balance in their personal and professional lives.

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