Breakdown over exams
Original post by Anonymous
I have 3 days before my exams. I am convinced im going to fail. I am having a major crisis and feel like i wasted years of my life. I hate myself and my course and everything and all my plans are going to be ruined. i dont have enough time or capability to learn enough.
Hi there,
Sorry you are going through this.
Please do have a look here at some useful resources from Mind on how to cope with anxiety
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/self-care/
You can also speak to someone at Mind here
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
The NHS also had some helpful resources https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic/
The NHS have urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages in England. To find a helpline suitable for you, please visit here. https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
You can call for:
-24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
-help speaking to a mental health professional
-an assessment to find the right care for you
The Samaritans are available 24/7 and can be contacted by calling 116 123 or emailing [email protected]. There are also apps that can help, like Smiling Minds and Headspace.
We also have a great article on TSR about managing exam stress, it is a very hard time.
Take care and please look after yourself. We wish you all the best with your exams.
Best wishes,
TSR Support
Breakdown over exams
Original post by Anonymous
I have 3 days before my exams. I am convinced im going to fail. I am having a major crisis and feel like i wasted years of my life. I hate myself and my course and everything and all my plans are going to be ruined. i dont have enough time or capability to learn enough.
Hi there,
Sorry you are going through this.
Please do have a look here at some useful resources from Mind on how to cope with anxiety
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/self-care/
You can also speak to someone at Mind here
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
The NHS also had some helpful resources https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic/
The NHS have urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages in England. To find a helpline suitable for you, please visit here. https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
You can call for:
-24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
-help speaking to a mental health professional
-an assessment to find the right care for you
The Samaritans are available 24/7 and can be contacted by calling 116 123 or emailing [email protected]. There are also apps that can help, like Smiling Minds and Headspace.
We also have a great article on TSR about managing exam stress, it is a very hard time.
Take care and please look after yourself. We wish you all the best with your exams.
Best wishes,
TSR Support
