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| Overcoming Test Anxiety | 
There are are people who do not have any problems with passing the tests, but other find it difficult to cope with the test anxiety. Other disadvantages are:
• problems with concentrating and quick pondering;
• being nervous or anxious;
• depression;
• stomach diseases caused by being nervous;
• breathing and hearth aches;
• bad sleep;
• trembling and shivering.
Spend a moment actually thinking about a test you have to take. Does it bring on any of these feelings? If so, that might mean you’re having some trouble dealing with the stress of the test.
But remember that the same features can be traced when you are ill, so visit a doctor in order to be sure.
Let’s speak about the causes of the stress during the tests:
Pressure from yourself. It’s important to do your best and study hard, but if you feel like you just can’t stop pushing yourself to prepare or that you won’t be happy with anything but a high grade, that pressure can be hard to handle.
Pressure from teachers. Many schools want to show high test grades from their students to prove that they’re doing a good job of educating them. So everybody get stresses: school guidance, teachers and finally the students!
Pressure from parents. Most parents want their children to study even better then it is possible. They would like to see good results, so when a test time comes parents often urge their toddlers to learn more, and in such a way create a tension.
Competition with friends. Some of your friends can be obsessed with competing in course of test results. This is normal, but can add to some of the pressure you’re already feeling. Past experience. If you had a bad time with a test in the past, or if you’ve done poorly on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one.
Fear and panic. Many students are just plain scared of tests. Tests make them uncomfortable and nervous, and the thought of sitting down and starting a test can put someone into complete panic. Once that happens, it can be hard to think straight, which just makes the situation worse.
Negative thinking. If you’re convinced you’re going to fail, first, you can really fail, and if not just spoil your nerves thinking out this point.
Rumors and legends. Sometimes, other students can spread rumors about a test, or you might hear things from older friends. Some things like “it’s impossible to pass!” this test add insult to injury and make a students more stressed and nervous.
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