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Exam Anxiety!

Lyndsay

As I'm going through my last year of GCSEs, I've got so many exams coming up. Starting from tomorrow, I have 11 exams in the next 3 weeks, and I'm finding it impossible to revise for them all. Firstly, I find it hard to prioritize which exams to study for first. For example, I have a History exam on the 3rd, and then a Biology on the 5th, and so on..Most of them are one day after another, and it's stressful to study effectively for them all. I understand that all 16 year olds struggle with exams, but with my Aspergers and extreme anxiety, I'm just really struggling, as every exam brings more anxiety! Does anyone have ideas on how I could prioritze successfully or just relax about it all?
I just can't wait for them all to be over.Thanks for listening, and I would appreciate anyone's advice. It would all be helpful. Smile

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  • Hi - exams create so much anxiety.  I prioritised subjects where I felt I wouldn't do particularly well, ie: get a pass but not a good one.  I spent less time on subjects I felt confident about (after making sure my confidence was not misplaced!).  I studied for 30-60 minutes at a time, concentrating on 1 subject, taking notes, + then stopped + had a break for at least 30 minutes.  That's my own "thinking style" so it may not work for some other people.  Also make sure you get enough sleep. I know, when we're anxious it's so difficult but remember all things come to an end, inc. exams.  Good luck, I hope you do well.

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  • Hi - exams create so much anxiety.  I prioritised subjects where I felt I wouldn't do particularly well, ie: get a pass but not a good one.  I spent less time on subjects I felt confident about (after making sure my confidence was not misplaced!).  I studied for 30-60 minutes at a time, concentrating on 1 subject, taking notes, + then stopped + had a break for at least 30 minutes.  That's my own "thinking style" so it may not work for some other people.  Also make sure you get enough sleep. I know, when we're anxious it's so difficult but remember all things come to an end, inc. exams.  Good luck, I hope you do well.

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