Overcoming exam fear - World Class Holistic Homeopathy Treatment
Our
brain can remember everything and interpret them well, more than a computer.
Its working nature seems to be a mystery, i.e., it is tough to forget the thing
one wishes to forget, and it is
difficult
to remember the thing one wishes to remember. Alarms and schedulers can ease
one in this condition. Anyhow, for all learners, the brain’s cooperation is
very much essential. When one gets tensed or is fearful, one can often go blank
as if the condition / situation / circumstance had formatted their brain.
“Knowledge is power” .
To
attain that, children are now pressurized to journey with studies and schooling
for gaining it. Parents just ride roughshod on their children to reach their
aims or goals. Many times many parents make their children tense and nervous
about exams. Of course, fear (within limits) is good, since it may draw more
attention and care. But they should understand that for good, efficient
learning and perfection in presentation, good parenting with encouragement,
good teachers, good institution, (of course, good student), etc., are very
essential.
March
will be a dreaded season or a tension period for children (more for parents
too) due to exam fear. Parents will sacrifice TV, outings, tours, sleep, etc.,
for the sake of their children’s studies. In spite of it all, if they find that
their children could not cope with the situation and lose their concentration,
they will often become frustrated, irritated and worried. Also, parents would
often complain that their children are studying well but not scoring well. At
this juncture, they need to encourage their children than blaming them and
should go for analysis of the cause to rectify / treat it.
One’s
incompetence and ignorance usually debar them from their activities unless good
luck plays a major role. So, taking this issue for business, nowadays lots and
lots of products, including health drinks, come into the market, claiming that
they can make the brain work to develop IQ (intelligence quotient). Actually
speaking, it is difficult to prove the gain of IQ, since it needs not only
brain boosters but also one’s interest in learning, ability, tendency to
concentrate, good teaching, favourable circumstances, etc. Here brain needs
more exercises than just a brain booster – Learning and recalling – just like
contraction and relaxation of muscles as we do for our physique. Squeezing the
brain during childhood is good for one’s life in future. Here one needs to
remember the old proverb
I hear –
I forget
I see – I remember
I do – I understand and will never forget
Exams and assessment
Exams
are not always easy going. Exams are conducted to honour our intellect.
Here one can aim for topper / achiever / champion to be proud of oneself or to
make their parents proud. Good learning, keeping everything in mind, recalling
the things when there arises a need, perfection in doing things and seriousness
in presentation will lead one always to the top. Perhaps, built in behaviour or
habit development will always be needed to perform it. One should understand
well that success is not easy to be got. You need to strain. The more we learn,
the better we can perform without any fear or tension. Unwanted tension can
precipitate exam fear.
Causes
are usually numerous, but the common causes
are:
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Lack of memory or forgetfulness
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Fear of punishments from parents / teachers
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Bad past experiences
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Improper learning i.e. studying not in depth
·
Inattentive / distracted mind
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Lack of self-confidence / hopelessness / inferiority complex
·
Health problems
Symptoms
Some would just fear in succeeding / scoring high marks, some other would fear
and sweat, and some others would sink and faint in addition. Some others get
tremors, nervousness, sometimes they find it difficult to control passing of
urine and stool.
Likewise,
exam fear can cause a variety of symptoms. The common symptoms are:
·
Feeling blank or vagueness before exam
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Difficulty in concentrating and studying while preparing for exams
·
Fear to appear for exams
·
Getting tensed on seeing difficult questions
·
Difficulty in expressing / presentation even for known answers due to fear
or inferiority complex
·
Confusion and hopelessness
·
Sweating and racing heart
·
Dizziness due to sleepless study
·
Tension and worries
Prevention
and management
Learning,
keeping it in memory, recalling when needed, presentation, etc. everything
needs skill and habit development.
For students
Hygiene should not be excluded while caring
for the brain. Health consciousness should be more during the exam period or
otherwise every effort taken in studying will go in vain. Take plenty of
vegetables, dairy products, cereals, pulses, nuts, etc. Also, be aware that it
is not worth just supplementing without any exercises, i.e., only an active
body keeps an energetic brain. Also never overload your stomach, since it may
induce sleep.
Do’s
·
Learn everything with good concentration and understanding
·
Keep everything in memory in inter-relationship
·
Revise in the mornings (early morning is the best time, since brain will be
more active after a good sleep)
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Prepare for exams right from the beginning and well in advance
·
Have confidence that you have learnt everything, you will remember
everything, you will present everything and finally you will achieve your goal
Understand the question in depth, answer aptly in a cool manner, without any
tension
Avoid
·
Studying continuously (day and night) – relax often to re-charge your brain
·
Stimulants – coffee / tea. Better take health drinks to keep good energy
levels
·
Cool drinks / things to avoid unnecessary cold and fever during exam period
Stress and worries
·
Fear of exams / getting blank / forgetfulness
·
Underestimating yourself
·
Studying only as exams near
·
Discussing new things or unknown things before entering the exam hall
Watching others in the examination hall
·
Getting tensed by the speed of others in writing and collecting additional
sheets
·
Feeling of running out of time – relax, set mind to proceed in good speed
and spirit till the end of time
·
Getting blank on seeing tough questions – on those occasions, just skip
that question and go with the next known and simple one. In the mean time, your
brain will become energetic enough toanswer any sort of questions in an easy
manner.
If you
follow all these good Luck will be always yours.
For parents
Parents should be aware that studies and creative abilities should always be
motivated and should not be forced. Considering the qualities of their children
with respect to attention, concentration, confidence, tension, bored mentality,
recollecting ability, time management, speed of presentation, self esteem,
negative attitude, etc., parents should go for habit formation and if
necessary, treatment also. They should educate their children in the way of
enhancing self-motivation and providing responsibility.
Do’s
·
Teach your children to be relaxed but not lethargic
·
Teach them in-depth – never allow them to just mug up.
·
Encourage them often – make them revise
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Prepare them to confront any exam without any pressure and tension
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Make them present a paper at least once before exam
Avoid
·
Bad parenting – Be kind to them
·
Repeated reminders for / about studying
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Interfering while studying
·
Aiming high and forcing the children to achieve the un achievable (go
according to the capacity of your child)
Complications
Extreme exam fear often leads to failure – This may further cause lack of
interest and loss of self-esteem. Criticism and bad parenting are the main
causes for exam fear which further causes depression, anxiety, tension,
etc. Sometimes it even pushes one to commit suicide. Fearful/dejected students
commit suicide because they were unable to perform well in a test/exam or
difficulty in facing their parents after that. This idiotic approach should be
rooted out by explaining the real facts. Students should be educated in such a
way that they learn for themselves and not for others (teachers or parents).
Teachers and parents take efforts for his / her welfare. It is not just a
question of managing the exam. They should accept that it is time to learn for
a bright future. Also, these exams may help lead a comfortable life, but not
for life itself. One should understand that this is one occasion where we can
show our ability. If at all we fail, we can create another opportunity to
succeed. Only thing is we need to wait for the next occasion, wasting some
time. It is just like catching the next train than canceling the trip for
missing the first train. Here one should be trained to have / develop faith and
confidence to reach the goal / destination, defeating all stress and fears.
General treatment
Mostly
no one goes for treatment, blaming each other (parents, teachers and students).
If they happen to come, they will be psychologically analysed for the capacity
and ability of the mind. Then, they will be properly counselled to be cleared
of all fears and tension with advice for good, nutritious diet and health
drinks. Finally, if any medications are needed, they will be provided the
required medicines, clearly stating that medicine can only suppress their
tension and fear, perhaps they also need to develop proper learning and revise
often to write in a good manner the final exams.
Homeopathic approach
People usually seek alternative treatments to get good memory. Often they go
for rare herbs. They may not know about the efficacy of Homeopathy in these
matters. In fact, Homeopathy can offer a sweet proposal for them.
Fear
comes only when there is any commitment. One can realize this by watching
innocent kindergarten children. Even though they might not have enough
competitive spirit, they can learn well and recollect well with interest. They
will not have any sort of fear or tension. Sharp kids grasp things very quickly
and can present them well. To get that sharpness, one should develop interest
in learning without any tension and fear.
With out
proper learning and habit formation, no one can help. Homeopathy can support
students for building confidence, attention, concentration, active brain, etc.,
by supporting the nerves and the brain. Homeopathy can help in storing and
sharing or interpreting things/files in memory. As a classic individualized
treatment, it works fine, when medicines are selected precisely, according to
the cause and nature of the patient. Homeopathy can act as an adjuvant and can
offer better stability of mind with emotional support. It can enrich knack of
study, rooting out a vacillating mind.
Homeopathic
medicines commonly used in cases of exam fears are Aconite, Ambra grisea,
Anacardium, Arg nit, Ars alb, Bryonia, Calc phos, Cannabis ind, Ferrum phos,
Gelsemium, Kali phos, Lachesis, Manganum, Natrum mur, Nux vom, Phosphorus,
Pulsatilla, Rhus tox, Zinc met, etc. Nowadays, homeopathically prepared flower
medicines are also used more specifically for these sorts of complaints.
For
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Phobias (persistent abnormal dread or fear / aversion) – Aspen, Arg Nit,
Ars alb, Gels, Mimulus, Nux vom, etc.
·
Forgetfulness – Ambra grisea, Anacardium, Baryta carb, Cannabis Ind,
Iodium, Kali brom, Sulphur, Nux moschata, etc.
·
Confusion – Ambra grisea, Anacardium, Baryta carb, Calc carb, Iodium, Gels,
Lachesis, Picric acid, Zinc met, etc.
·
Attention deficit, inattentiveness, very slow in learning and for repeating
same mistakes – Baryta carb, Calc carb, Chestnut bud, Clematis, etc.
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Dullness and depression – Baryta carb, Calc carb, Gentian, Horn beam, etc
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Hopelessness and lack of self-confidence – Ambra grisea, Lachesis, Larch,
Nat mur, Gorse, etc.
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Feeling tired even before starting to study, exhausted mind – Horn beam
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Homesickness – Acid phos, Capsicum, Ignatia, Gels, Nux vom, Puls, etc.
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Indecisive, uncertain, unsteady double mind – Scleranthus, Wild oat, etc.,
are prescribed. These Medicines should be taken under the advice and diagnosis
of a qualified Homeopath.
With
proper care and treatment everyone can do well.
Best wishes and good luck for your forthcoming exams.
For new hope
Dr. S. Chidambaranathan, BHMS, MD
(Homeo)
Laxmi Homeo Clinic
24 E. New Mahalipatti Road
Madurai, TN 625 001, India
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