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Hey hope everyone is doing well so basically I’ve done one of my psychology exam and it went horrible it’s not like I didn’t know the knowledge because I did, infact I was so happy when I saw the exam paper but my mental state in the exam got the best of me and it went so horrible I had to leave multiple times because I was having really bad panic attacks. I’m unsure what to do now like I’m trying not to dwell on it but it’s difficult like I need an A/B for psychology to get into Warwick and do crim but it’s looking very unlikely that I’ll get that grade based on how I did on paper 1. My invigilator recommended me to get a doctors note about what happened to see if any considerations can be put into place but I highly doubt that will do anything. It’s ashame that I have such a pessimistic view on how I think things will go and I do feel like I’m being very dramatic but unfortunately it just the way I feel. I’m unsure what to do and I’m on here to ask for help. Thanks for reading this and any advice and support would be hugely appreciated.

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by Anonymous
Hey hope everyone is doing well so basically I’ve done one of my psychology exam and it went horrible it’s not like I didn’t know the knowledge because I did, infact I was so happy when I saw the exam paper but my mental state in the exam got the best of me and it went so horrible I had to leave multiple times because I was having really bad panic attacks. I’m unsure what to do now like I’m trying not to dwell on it but it’s difficult like I need an A/B for psychology to get into Warwick and do crim but it’s looking very unlikely that I’ll get that grade based on how I did on paper 1. My invigilator recommended me to get a doctors note about what happened to see if any considerations can be put into place but I highly doubt that will do anything. It’s ashame that I have such a pessimistic view on how I think things will go and I do feel like I’m being very dramatic but unfortunately it just the way I feel. I’m unsure what to do and I’m on here to ask for help. Thanks for reading this and any advice and support would be hugely appreciated.
Hello, I'm in the exact same situation but with another subject! I also had a panic attack in my exam last week, which is really a shame especially when you do know the content ☹️ - one thing to know is that you are not alone, and you did everything you could to do your best which is all that matters, what i find that has helped me these past few days is really trying to look forward to my next exams as a chance to redeem myself (even though I know I can't get the grade I want), i get that it is hard as panic attacks aren't really controllable and the worst timing is in an exam. The best way to look at it is that it happened, and the only way to go is forward! You should be proud of yourself that you did the exam in the first place and have never given up 🙂 It is also unlikely that I will meet my offer for my uni which has been a really hard thought to process, but there are also a few things to consider - some unis still accept your offer if you get a lower grade, and if not, there are always other unis through clearing!! Try to remind yourself that this is only a bad time that will pass, and that you are not alone in this and you are NOT dramatic at all - a pessimistic view is normal in times like these where the only thing on your mind is uni (totally understandable and me too) - also please speak to whoever is in charge of exams at your school or whoever can contact them for you to see if you are eligible for special consideration as trying can never hurt, even a small difference can help 🙂 most of all, be kind to your mind and remember you are only human and these exams do not define you as a person, and you'll have plenty of experiences in your life where this will only have been a small bump in the road!!! You will get through this!!!

Reply 2

You need to speak to your GP about your panic attacks, anxiety.

Reply 3

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by Anonymous
Hello, I'm in the exact same situation but with another subject! I also had a panic attack in my exam last week, which is really a shame especially when you do know the content ☹️ - one thing to know is that you are not alone, and you did everything you could to do your best which is all that matters, what i find that has helped me these past few days is really trying to look forward to my next exams as a chance to redeem myself (even though I know I can't get the grade I want), i get that it is hard as panic attacks aren't really controllable and the worst timing is in an exam. The best way to look at it is that it happened, and the only way to go is forward! You should be proud of yourself that you did the exam in the first place and have never given up 🙂 It is also unlikely that I will meet my offer for my uni which has been a really hard thought to process, but there are also a few things to consider - some unis still accept your offer if you get a lower grade, and if not, there are always other unis through clearing!! Try to remind yourself that this is only a bad time that will pass, and that you are not alone in this and you are NOT dramatic at all - a pessimistic view is normal in times like these where the only thing on your mind is uni (totally understandable and me too) - also please speak to whoever is in charge of exams at your school or whoever can contact them for you to see if you are eligible for special consideration as trying can never hurt, even a small difference can help 🙂 most of all, be kind to your mind and remember you are only human and these exams do not define you as a person, and you'll have plenty of experiences in your life where this will only have been a small bump in the road!!! You will get through this!!!

Honestly thank you so much for this reply like I don’t know what to say…reading this has seriously left an impact on me and knowing I’m not alone in how I’m feeling is just really reassuring. I really your exam season goes well for you and you get the best grades as you can possibly get because honestly you seem like you deserve it! 🥹

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by Analyst89
You need to speak to your GP about your panic attacks, anxiety.

Thank you for the advice! I spoke to my GP about the panic attack and the anxiety I’ve been experiencing and she said she will write me a doctors note based on what happened. 🙂

Reply 5

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by Anonymous
Hey hope everyone is doing well so basically I’ve done one of my psychology exam and it went horrible it’s not like I didn’t know the knowledge because I did, infact I was so happy when I saw the exam paper but my mental state in the exam got the best of me and it went so horrible I had to leave multiple times because I was having really bad panic attacks. I’m unsure what to do now like I’m trying not to dwell on it but it’s difficult like I need an A/B for psychology to get into Warwick and do crim but it’s looking very unlikely that I’ll get that grade based on how I did on paper 1. My invigilator recommended me to get a doctors note about what happened to see if any considerations can be put into place but I highly doubt that will do anything. It’s ashame that I have such a pessimistic view on how I think things will go and I do feel like I’m being very dramatic but unfortunately it just the way I feel. I’m unsure what to do and I’m on here to ask for help. Thanks for reading this and any advice and support would be hugely appreciated.
So sorry to hear what happened to you. Just forget about the Paper 1 as thinking about something that you can’t change is not really helpful, the real magic comes in paper 2 anyway. A lot of people do gap year for uni and if you don’t meet the requirements you can always redo your exams. Don’t worry too much and give your best shot. Gl on your exams

Reply 6

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by Anonymous
Hey hope everyone is doing well so basically I’ve done one of my psychology exam and it went horrible it’s not like I didn’t know the knowledge because I did, infact I was so happy when I saw the exam paper but my mental state in the exam got the best of me and it went so horrible I had to leave multiple times because I was having really bad panic attacks. I’m unsure what to do now like I’m trying not to dwell on it but it’s difficult like I need an A/B for psychology to get into Warwick and do crim but it’s looking very unlikely that I’ll get that grade based on how I did on paper 1. My invigilator recommended me to get a doctors note about what happened to see if any considerations can be put into place but I highly doubt that will do anything. It’s ashame that I have such a pessimistic view on how I think things will go and I do feel like I’m being very dramatic but unfortunately it just the way I feel. I’m unsure what to do and I’m on here to ask for help. Thanks for reading this and any advice and support would be hugely appreciated.

Hello! I'm assuming you're in Yr 13 and doing aqa psychology? Dw even if you didn't do as great in Paper 1 (which I'm sure you did your best) you still have Paper 2 and 3 to boost your grade up. Also, try doing what your invigilator said and maybe try asking your school for help? Good luck! I believe in you :biggrin:
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