Anxiety.... Exam Date September 19th

[EvenStrongerNow]

I got a 99% GPA in beauty college. My last 3 state board exam practice tests were a 78%, 68% and now 65%. What is my problem? I'm so afraid of failing. The anxiety is blocking my memory. The test taking tips aren't working. I have a headache now, am beating myself up. I don't want to be paralyzed into fear again.

What do I do??

 

[a3a2]

I have the same problems, Stronger. I found that confessing my fears to a classmate really helped. Then we could study and comiserate together. I found myself quite comforted to know if another classmate who was obviously competent was equally nervous.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Is disclosing your PTSD an option in order to get more time? I know that colleges allow more time on exams, and I would only assume that the state would have similar allowances for someone with a documented disability.

 

[EvenStrongerNow]

SOL, honestly, I think that more time would just allow my anxiety to build. I've had quite awhile to prepare. I realized yesterday it was stemming from just not feeling good enough. I did some meditations and felt much better. Hopefully I feel differently today :) Thanks for the support you guys. It means the world to me!

 

[EvenStrongerNow]

Today, I'm watching a video of the exact demonstration of how the practical portion of the exam will go. It is a step by step demonstration. I don't know what I was worried about. I just spent a year in school doing the exact same stuff lol I just have to follow verbal instructions and demonstrate safety procedures, etc.

Thank God it doesn't seem so bad now. At least I know that I can focus more on studying the material for the written and not be overwhelmed by both!! Thanks again for the support and giving me a place where I can unload my feelings and frustrations. I don't know what I would do without it. I read here all of the time.