How do YOU squash test anxiety?

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I'll be retaking my NCLEX in the near future and I was wondering what methods people used to get rid of test anxiety.

The last time I took NCLEX test anxiety seemed to overwhelm me and it was hard for me to concentrate. I've never had test anxiety before but NCLEX has now given me a steady dose of it.

Some things I had in mind were maybe watching a movie and getting a massage the day before....

Suggestions? :D

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If it is so overwhelming maybe medication. If not then I would do extremely funny movies and shopping. Don't forget to take deep breaths in the exam and just convince yourself that its just another test. Best of luck

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Dont do anything drastic before the exam. And when you feel like the anxiety is getting to you, close your eyes, imagine something pleasant, take 3 deep breaths and go.

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I'll be retaking my NCLEX in the near future and I was wondering what methods people used to get rid of test anxiety.

The last time I took NCLEX test anxiety seemed to overwhelm me and it was hard for me to concentrate. I've never had test anxiety before but NCLEX has now given me a steady dose of it.

Some things I had in mind were maybe watching a movie and getting a massage the day before....

Suggestions? :D

same here...i've got the same feeling... but i'm doing my same study habits and into saunder's plan...and the advice in her book is also helpful to reduce anxiety...

i also go out with my family and friends...:bow:

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