Testophobia
Alright, I found out I have testophobia (the fear of taking tests) in about the worst stage imaginable. My symptoms include rapid heartbeat, vomiting, uncontrollable shaking, crying/laughing for no reason, deep depression, and going completely blank on a test (I couldn’t even fill in my name). I tried taking the SAT last June and was forced to stop. Both the assistants and proctor though I was about to keel over and that I should go to a hospital. I declined and walked out felling pretty low, while at the same time realizing I would need to take a similar test again. About a month ago I went to my doctor and he put me on meds that were suppose to help with my upcoming ACT test that I was planning on taking this December. Long story short I started panicking a week before the test and fell into depression and suicidal thinking. My parents called the ACT board and were told to pull me from the test. As of now I am at a loss for an answer. I had aspirations of become a Mechanical Engineer, but if even the medication cannot mask the problem, then what hope is there for improvement? I am not a stupid individual, but that dose not means every concept comes easy to me. I tend to be hyperactive and need to release my energy, but I can still apply myself to my studies. If anyone has had this or simply has a suggestion I would be forever indebted.
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And you will need to get over this, there is a LOT of testing in training to be a mechanical engineer.
BTW might I ask what meds you're taking for this? Valium is awesome for superstressful situations ie. presurgical, but I'm not sure I could take a test on it.
Couple of squirts on the tongue as required, non-addictive, non-sedative.
It even tastes nice.
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Since it works for me, I am happy to recommend it to others.
(In fact, I have never actually read their site, buying the spray from our local Boots, so the woowoo is news to me. This makes me suspect that I have been experiencing a classic placebo effect.)
Since this spray is very flavoured (rather nice, actually), it is clearly not diluted to homoeopathic levels.
You grok now?
www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com/en-gb/uk/our-brands/rescue-remedy/about-rescue/how-is-rescue-remedy-made/
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