What should I do about my performance anxiety?

I have to take an online midterm for one of my college classes, and I’m studying really hard, but I always get really nervous before I take a test, even if it’s over something easy or material that I’m really familiar with. Sometimes my performance anxiety is what gets in the way of my doing well on a test, too. I’m not stupid, I just get really scared and nervous. Could somebody help me?

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How do I deal with a husband who has A.D.H.D.,Bi-Polar, and anxiety as well as oppositional defiance.?

My husband and I got pregnant 3 months into dating and decided to keep the baby and stay together, eventually get married. Now we’ve been together for almost 4 years and every day gets harder because of his A.D.H.D., bi-Polar, Anxiety, oppositional defiance and anger issues. I’ve tried getting him into therapy and he takes medication but does not follow other guidelines that the therapist has set forth. He is the most sensitive, devoted …

smoking helps my anxiety disorder is this proven to all people with anxiety?

Ciggerettes that is !

This is nicotine withdrawal symptoms, not an anxiety disorder. Get some patches, they will stop the cravings if he has no smokes.
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Faces of Depression: Real Patients Share Their Inspiration Stories of Stuggle and Triumph (National Public Education Campaign on Clinical Depression)

In this unique program presented by the National Public Education Campaign on Clinical Depression, sponsored by the National Mental Health Association, patients share their inspirational …

What kind of counseling is available on college campuses for students with Social Anxiety Disorder?

Also, how does medical insurance transfer from state to state whne going to an out of state college? (medicaid)

Yes, counseling should be available on your campus. Check your school’s website and search “Counseling Center”.
If you need to use your insurance, it’s not going to matter if you’re not in your home state. Your insurance is billed like usual no matter where you happen to be at the time.
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How to not let my anxiety get in the way of school?

I’m starting a new school this year and I’m pretty nervous about my anxiety getting the best of me . . last year it caused me to miss so much school because i hated the crowds . . but this year i really wanna do better and get the rest of my education; How can i not let my anxiety affect me so much?

You have to get used to crowds of people. This is going to be very …

OCD and Anxiety vs Sensory Integration Dysfunction and PDD?

I was thinking that it would be awfully easy for a doc to diagnose a person with OCD and/or Anxiety Disorder and simply prescribe anti-anxiety meds without even checking to see if a person’s issues may be related to the way they process sensory input.
I was wondering how many people out there may actually need and not receive Occupational Therapy which could potentially *resolve* these issues rather than meds alone which might only address symptoms, not resolve the issues. …

Anxiety – Is it a stage in Life?

Hey guys,
I just made this account to ask you all something but i will prolly keep comming back to answers anyway why i came is i have to ask is Anxiety a stage through life?
Is there a way to stop it? it all started when i started high school and i think thats one of the reasons?
Thanks Guys
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How do I stop myself from getting an anxiety attack?

When I’m in public, I get anxious and have to try very hard to keep my mind in check. I feel like people are looking at me and I get self-conscious. I try to tell myself that it doesn’t matter to control my anxiety. Sometimes, I lose control and experience hot flashes that cause me to burn up. Is there some way I can stop it before it happens? I tried breathing slowly and things like that but they don’t help. …

Do you think your life matters?

Amid the multitude of opinions, mass-distribution of “knowledge”, technological marvels, and admirable achievements, yet widespread grief and anxiety existing in today’s world…
What makes you think you have any purpose at all in being here?

Every single “aspect” in this universe has a role otherwise it won’t be there. Every living organism is important in the chain of life preservation. The extinction of some species affect life cycle on the long run. Individual objects of a certain category of existence do matter because they contribute to …

22/F & most friends & peers are finding they are suffering from depression or anxiety. Normal for this age?

It seems that my friends, peers and people that I know of that are my age or older are coming across different mental problems. Recently I have been having panic attacks and anxiety and have never suffered before until now. Most people that I come across and talk to seem to have some form of depression or anxiety. Is this normal?

It wasn’t years and years ago when I was young. …

Is it normal to be nervous? How do I ease my nerves?

I’m extremely nervous, for my son is due on Valentine’s Day, which isn’t that far away at all. I’m nineteen, and I don’t feel ready, even though I’ve made a playroom in my wife and my bedroom at my mom’s house, plus many other things. I also don’t feel like I’ll be a good father, and I’m worried that I won’t be ready. My biggest nightmare is losing my child to CPS.
I’ve been losing sleep because I’ve been up …

9 month old separation anxiety at bedtime?!?

Hi mums, the last 2 nights my 9 month old won’t go down in his cot for me. We never had this problem before. The minute he is put down he screams and cries and puts his arms out to be picked up, he looks terrified. Even when we went up the stairs he started whimpering and the minute we enter the bedroom, he starts off. He was practically hanging in my arms from exhaustion, and I had to wait for him to drop …

Is it normal to have this anxiety?

I have 2 kids and my youngest is about to go to school full time, When this happens my stay at home mom thing will be done and I will be going back to work at least part time. I know I need to but my husband doesnt understand the anxiety that goes along with it for me. I have stayed at home since I got pregnant with my oldest at 18 yrs old due to a difficult pregnacy. 8 …

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Ideas to help excite/prepare and celebrate starting kindergarten?

My sone is starting Kdg in a few weeks. He is very nervous. I want to help him get excited about it but don’t want to overdo it and cause more anxiety. Any ideas to help with the countdown?
I figured we will go out for ice cream after his first day but am looking for ideas for days leading up to it!

Make him feel like it’s a playdate almost. Say things like, “Oh! Look at all of your …