I can’t sit my last exam for my BSc hons degree, has anyone had experience with this?

I have been doing a four year degree in biomedical engineering, and I have done everything but I have one resit left. I’m physically not capable of resitting due to my anxiety (I have a diagnosis from the doctor), the exam is on Wednesday and I have been trying to revise as I hadn’t planned on not doing the exam but as it’s getting closer Ive been throwing up my food and I’m at a point where I can barely stand. I am planning on phoning the uni tomorrow and seeing what other option I have as it’s the only exam I need to do in order to graduate in November (All my other exams are passed, my coursework is all done and dissertation has been handed in). Has anyone experienced this? My family and friends are worried and aren’t happy for me to go ahead with sitting it as they believe it’ll be anti productive and don’t want me to get worse. I’m scared about what will happen if I don’t sit it but has anyone experienced any other options?

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I have been doing a four year degree in biomedical engineering, and I have done everything but I have one resit left. I’m physically not capable of resitting due to my anxiety (I have a diagnosis from the doctor), the exam is on Wednesday and I have been trying to revise as I hadn’t planned on not doing the exam but as it’s getting closer Ive been throwing up my food and I’m at a point where I can barely stand. I am planning on phoning the uni tomorrow and seeing what other option I have as it’s the only exam I need to do in order to graduate in November (All my other exams are passed, my coursework is all done and dissertation has been handed in). Has anyone experienced this? My family and friends are worried and aren’t happy for me to go ahead with sitting it as they believe it’ll be anti productive and don’t want me to get worse. I’m scared about what will happen if I don’t sit it but has anyone experienced any other options?

Discuss this with your GP, they may be able to prescribe medication to alleviate anxiety symptoms long term as well as something for the day of exam to aid you in relaxing to go in and smash it. I understand your family’s concerns. We overcome anxiety with help from Gp, family and the fight against your own mind. You can sit this exam, its unpleasant vomiting as you feel so anxious but the best way is to face the fear. On the other hand, ask the university for some time off to address this and sit the exam later when in a good place. Either way you need to take the journey to overcome this anxiety.

It sounds like you've done really well to get so much of your work done, you deserve some support to cope when you're experiencing this anxiety and panic. It's great that you've had the insight and bravery to recognise that this exam feels so difficult, it would be a great idea to reach out to your GP or student support services. If you find yourself experiencing any thoughts about suicide, we're here to support you. You can find the ways to speak to us on our website (https://www.papyrus-uk.org/).

I can’t sit my last exam for my BSc hons degree, has anyone had experience with this?

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