Examinations! Or really competitions? Examinations are now just around the corner, and it is always intended or unintended pressure on the students, the parents, and the schools. If exams were made out to sound joyful, students won’t really face the fear, anxiety, or stress to perform.

But cruel as it may sound, the present scenario that we live in is nothing short of competition, pressures, and performance. So, who bears the brunt? Obviously the most vulnerable are the students!

Exam phobia, exam stress or fear, and anxiety during examinations are fairly common and are among the most disturbing mental conditions affecting students and their parents. Children are encouraged to constantly plan ahead and academically get ready for upcoming scholastic milestones from a very young age.

Stress can have a wide range of negative effects on kids’ emotional well-being and academic performance. Young individuals frequently feel self-imposed pressure or external academic pressure (e.g., the increasingly competitive nature of being accepted into a university, parents, wanting to fit in with peers, etc.)

Many young students are subject to major emotional and physical stress, especially during exams like the obsession with grades, anxiety, competitiveness, changes in appetite, stimulant abuse (caffeine or prescription medicines, etc.), sleep difficulties, inability to relax, social isolation and loss of interest in other hobbies.

Exam Stress & Anxiety

Prolonged hours of studying or alternatively an inability to get down to study, anxiety and anticipation of what’s going to come up in the paper, worrying about the results, and it’s endless.

In our Homeopathic Practice at Healing Harmony, we have noticed that many students may experience physical symptoms of anxiety which include:

• Stomach upset, nausea, and loose motions
• Appetite changes.
• Frequent headaches
• Sleep disturbances
• Skin flare-ups: In case the student has a history of skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis, very often these conditions will surface under stress.
• Fatigue and exhaustion
• Any underlying physical complaint can resurface or be exacerbated under stress.

Emotional symptoms:

• Irritability, anger, social withdrawal, mood swings, etc.
• Low confidence
• Fear of failure
• Lack of self-esteem
• Lack of motivation
• Anticipatory anxiety
• Panic & Fear
• Difficult concentration, poor focus, and brain fag

But these symptoms of exam fear and stress can be easily overcome with some determination, mindfulness, and some doses of Homeopathy. This scientific, and evidence-based medicine is surely known to reduce anxiety, and fear and help the brain function to its optimum.

Homeopathy helps to alleviate nervousness, relieve perspiration, and treat stomach upsets and other physical symptoms that are associated with exam fear and anxiety. Homeopathy works directly on the mind of the individual and helps it build resilience and strength in the face of examinations.

At Healing Harmony, Dr. Preety Shah and Dr. Prajakta Vaidya have helped thousands of students deal with brain fatigue, overcome exam stress, build confidence and self-esteem, and led them to appear for their exams joyfully and successfully.

They have also integrated other holistic approaches along with Homeopathy, like yoga, meditation, mindful eating during exams, and counseling for students.

Here are some routine tips from their desks that they frequently advise their students:

1. Create a Timetable: Not by mimicking others, but your own study schedule and adhere to it.
2. Create A Well Plan: Pay attention to charts, pictures, and graphs. It creates a positive impact on the mind and memory, and you can retain everything you have learned in your memory.
3. Do not postpone revision until the last minute: An early revision will help you complete studying for the exam on time.
4. Rest Well: A good night’s sleep recharges your brain and boosts memory recall.
5. Breaks Are Required: Schedule timed breaks to avoid exhaustion.
6. The Power of Meditation: Meditation helps overcome the exam fear, improves concentration, directs energy, improves memory, and can be extremely beneficial in studies, sports, and extracurricular activities.
7. Take Homeopathy: If the symptoms of anxiety and fear are marked and medical intervention is needed start Homeopathy for best results.

So, for all those who are appearing for their exams, here’s a simple guide on How to overcome Exam Fear and anxiety and to face your exams with confidence.