Saturday, 23 January 2010

Overcoming Test Nerves with Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

Nervousness in anticipation of an exam.

For many people, the nerves that build up in the anticipation of an exam, can be just as bad as the test or exam itself. 

Thoughts of what might happen, or what might go wrong, or what questions they might get asked, just compound to bring anxiety and stress. 

This stress builds and builds, and as the time of the test draws ever closer, the anxiety builds to such an extent, that the student feels that all their newly-learned skills and knowledge will be sure to abandon them and just at the moment they know they'll need them the most.

They might 'know' that they are competent in their subject, but feel and sometimes find, that their skills desert them just as soon as the test or exam begins!

The stresses and strains that a test or exam can bring, can be especially frustrating to the normally competent student. 

This can be especially true of the driving test... So much so, in fact, that we have dedicated a page entirely towards using hypnotherapy for driving test nerves.

Symptoms of test or exam nerves.

All of the following, and more, are very common issues and signs of test or exam nerves:

  • Feelings of anxiousness in the time leading up to the test
  • Butterflies in the tummy, feeling sick, and a dry mouth
  • Trembling hands trying to write the answers in a written test
  • A blank mind during the test
  • Fear of speaking in front of examiners in an oral exam

All these things can bring untold pressure on the student. And of course, if the person does fail the test or exam, this can add even more pressure and worry for the re-sit.

Exam confidence.

Many of the feelings that people with a fear of the test or exam face, are to do with lack of confidence while in a test situation. 

This fear gets compounded by the importance of doing well in the test, as the result may be life-changing. 

Pressure from family and friends doesn't help either.

Treatment using hypnotherapy for test nerves (exam nerves), can give very rewarding and satisfying results.

If you suffer with test nerves, and especially if it's causing problems in your life, then don't suffer in silence.

Test Nerves CAN Be Helped!

There is a type of hypnotherapy that can REALLY help with test nerves.

Pure Hypnoanalysis has helped countless people over the years. The aim of Pure Hypnoanalysis is not to 'control', or 'manage' the problem, the aim is to resolve it completely.

Suggestion Therapy and Test Nerves

Another way that many people like to help with test nerves, is using 'suggestion therapy'.

Suggestion therapy is a nice, relaxing form of therapy that can really help with feeling more confident and outgoing.

Suggestion therapy can either be done as a one-to-one session (see our find-a-therapistservice to find a hypnotherapist in your area), or via our hypnosis download, Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

Read more about Boost Your Self Confidence with Hypnosis.

 

Come Along For a Chat

To find out more about how hypnotherapy could help you, you can come along and meet with one of us at our North London,North Cambridgeshire or Essex practices for an initial consultation, and we can have a chat about the problems you're having.

It's easy to book and very informal!

Not In Our Area?

If you're not in our area, still do get in touch with us, and we'll put you in touch with a therapist that practices Pure Hypnoanalysis nearer to you.

Just give Paul or Denise a call now, on 01354 696155, or contact us using the links below.

 

 

Paul Douglass

Avon Hypnotherapy

 

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Download hypnosis audio files to your PC, Mac or iPod - Hypnosis Downloads and our dedicated Hypnosis Downloads Website

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