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Nerves before an exam are normal. Your heart speeds up and your hands may turn cold because your body treats the test as a threat. The good news is that your breath can send a calming message back. A slow breath out may help your body settle, so your mind can think more clearly. The NHS also suggests practising real exam conditions, such as timed papers, if anxiety gets in the way. Try the breathing now, when you are only mildly tense. Then you will know it works when you really need it, in the queue outside the hall or when your mind goes blank in the middle of a paper.
Practice
Practise slow breathing, then try the two-inhale sigh.
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This program is for everyday exam stress. If worry or low mood lasts for weeks, or you feel hopeless about a result or your future, please talk to someone you trust, a doctor or a counsellor. If you have thoughts of ending your life, call Tele MANAS on 14416 or 112 now.