Mental Health

Exam anxiety, also known as test anxiety, occurs when you experience excessive worry and tension while taking an exam. Your fear of failing can make it hard to focus on the questions being asked, which increases your chances of answering incorrectly and not doing as well as you’d hoped on the exam. This guide will help you understand what causes exam anxiety and how to reduce your chances of experiencing it in the future; including options like therapy, medication and breathing exercises that can help lower your stress before and during exams.   Introduction Exam anxiety is a normal reaction to stress that many people experience before an exam. It can also happen when you're taking a test or in any situation where your performance will be evaluated. When exam anxiety happens, it's normal to feel nervous and worried about the situation. Your heart rate might go up, you might start sweating or shaking and you may get a headache or stomachache. You may also start feeling irr...

Aviation phobia, or fear of flying, is one of the most commonly reported phobias worldwide. However, it’s largely misunderstood and misrepresented by the media, meaning that many people who experience this disorder don’t know how to seek treatment or support. Here are 7 myths about aviation phobia and what you need to know about this severe anxiety disorder that can make even the most experienced traveler feel vulnerable and terrified during their next flight.   1) Myth #1: Only children can suffer from aviation phobia It is true that children are more susceptible to developing the fear, but adults are not immune. In fact, the majority of sufferers are adults. This myth stems from the idea that children have not yet built up fears about flying and are less likely to be influenced by what they hear or see on TV or in movies.   2) Myth #2: Flying is the only way to experience anxiety while travelling This myth is one of the more common ones. It's true that many people wi...