How do I keep calm tomorrow?

[fonduegirl]

tomorrows online exams and we are compulsorily asked to have video chat while filing the questions... I'm telephobic so it makes me extremely uncomfortable and sweaty and a bit nauseous. The professors are jerk so forget sympathy.

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Okay you guys. I'm not worried about psychology exams cuz you know I got it. It's the call that's activating my acid reflux... Just an FYI.

[lakotabebebe]

Keep stress toys in your hand. It's a nice distraction from whatever is going on. If it helps, keep sweets in your mouth or chew gum. Distract your body in some way to make it easier. It will also help to study of course so that you're prepared for your exam. Listen to music if you're allowed! Know that the call won't last forever. Push comes to shove, you have a right to just close the call if your professor is a dick about it.

Best wishes that the exam goes well! You got this!

[lakotabebebe]

@ update, for the acid reflux, I think I have a better understanding what kind of anxiety this is! It's harder to get through for sure, and the most important thing is: do NOT push yourself further than you're willing. That being said, if you want, keep something in your mouth to distract yourself like a lollipop or gum. If you start begging your professor to turn off your camera and he says no? Throw up right on camera, make him regret asking you to keep it on. I can't give the BEST advice because I don't have this fear, but if you want to give us more details, I think I can come up with better advice.

[fonduegirl]

I've had sorta mild panic attack last time but I don't think he remembers.

[fonduegirl]

I just hate calls passionately

[whatdoyouwantt]

I know how you feel. First few times I was nervous too now I just don’t care. Nobody’s gonna look at you except professor, so it’s good also he won’t be staring at you but at everyone at the same time so you’re good

[fonduegirl]

I'm telephobic-

[ChrisMaster69]

Are you allowed anyone in the room with you?
if so could you have them in your sight line and pretend to be speaking to them.

Other than that, breathing exercises, a glass of water or juice at hand.

any notes you need and tag system to find stuff quickly.

Normally you would rehearse and go over stuff but exams make that difficult.

concentrate on breathing and relaxed breaths

Above all Good Luck

[fonduegirl]

Last time my brother held my hand and I still ended up crying like it was someone's funeral.

[fonduegirl]

Then that Prof called my dad and dad said I was just nervous lol

[ChrisMaster69]

Try him opposite you so you talk at him

[fonduegirl]

Yeah, okay.

[ChrisMaster69]

@anon1903 and plenty tissues

[fonduegirl]

Haha gotcha

[Tstrbrainer]

Practice in front of mirror, or video calling someone who understands your situation, like your brother or a close friend.
Practice might help to calm you down.

Your professors should understand better, if they call themselves professors in psychology

[fonduegirl]

Thanks

[Gwenhwyfar]

Masturbate beforehand and when the test starts focus all your energy on your exam blocking everything else out of your mind

[Still-alive]

I 2nd this ;)

[Sam_The_Savage]

Why not masturbate during exam too. 😂

[fonduegirl]

🤣🤣🤣

[Gwenhwyfar]

@anon1903 maybe... 😂😂😂

Least there won’t be any daggers flashing above to distract you lol

[fonduegirl]

But seriously you guys, phonecalls are nightmarish for me

[Gwenhwyfar]

Take my initial advice. For real.

[Gwenhwyfar]

Masturbate before and focus completely during the exam. Shut out all distractions.

[fonduegirl]

Yeah okay

[Still-alive]

The girly bits are calling for you... ;)

[Tstrbrainer]

Horniness affects me also, especially when I don't know a shit in the question paper, combined with hot invigilators 😂

[Gwenhwyfar]

@anon1903 good luck. Remember, focus on the exam to the exclusion of all outside distractions.

[kellogg0224]

Have some tea before hand, or maybe a bubble bath? Do anything that relaxes you. Maybe have a small edible to get the nerves out.

[Juxtapose]

Center your mind & think of yourself as a the toughest person you know.

Really focus on being tough, nothing phases you.. this trial is NOTHING to you.

[fonduegirl]

Wouldn't work.

[Juxtapose]

Then take a zannax.

[fonduegirl]

Yeah

[DaveToo]

Do you know the subject matter? If so, then that's all they want.

[Hotboy_booblover]

Dont keep any expectations just focus on your task at hand..

[DJB72]

Try xanax...

[JessieBellll]

Make sure you are prepared

[ItsMeItsMe1989]

whatd you wind up doing?