I have a large test and don't feel prepared
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It was fine. A timer would be nice, though.
Add a timer please.
hello
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Hi, how are you?
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i feel anxious
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That sounds rough, do you know what triggers your anxiety?
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I have a large test coming up for school
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So it's the test anxiety that has been causing the stress.
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yes, definitely
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I had a lot of anxiety before exams when I was in school, too.
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how did you manage stress
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I tried my best to get more sleep and I studied earlier so that I didn't panic at the last minute. That made it slightly less stressful.
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that is what I try to do, I also exercise to relieve the stress the sleep part can be difficult
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That is great! Exercise is supposed to help a lot with stress and anxiety.
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Do you have any suggestions to improve sleep the night before?
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Many studies have shown that melatonin is a safe and effective sleep aid. Boring podcasts are good for sleep, too.
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I've tried melatonin - hit or miss. I haven't thought of podcasts - maybe I will try that
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I can relate to the problems with sleeping and test anxiety. I know that if you try a few things to see what works for you, it will get better.
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thank you! luckily exams don't last forever
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Good luck on the exams- you can do it! :)
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thank you for your suggestions - which podcast do you recommend I try
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I like "Sleep with me" and "Anxiety Slayer".
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The names sound like they would be helpful, I will look into them - thanks!
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You're welcome! Bye
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