Exams are another reason why many of us wouldn’t want to revisit our teen years. For some, there is anticipatory anxiety, while others put tremendous pressure on themselves, and for yet others, it becomes the parents who feel they have to put the pressure on to a child who may seem unmotivated. In any of these situations, there is a level of stress that can affect the whole family. Homeopathic remedies can be very helpful at easing this stress and making the whole exam process less of an ordeal.
The following are 4 of the more commonly used homeopathic remedies for exam stress.
Argentum Nitrate
The person who would benefit from this remedy will suffer from performance anxiety and will be afraid of failing. Their anxiety may make them hurried and scattered. Their nerves make them prone to diarrhoea and other digestive problems, especially bloating.
Ignatia
This remedy suits a person who is highly sensitive and highly emotional and who is prone to moodiness and sudden outbursts of tears. They may well be unable to tolerate much pressure and will often shut themselves in their bedrooms. The Ignatia teen’s life will be rather an emotional rollercoaster. Physically, stress may manifest in a tendency to throat symptoms or coughs.
Gelsemium
This is another remedy to help with performance anxiety, but for this person, the anxiety almost paralyses them, making them feel “brain dead”. They become weak, trembly and lightheaded and may suffer diarrhoea when the anxiety builds.
Kali Phosphorica
This is an excellent baseline support for a person going through exams. It helps alleviate nervous exhaustion through overwork or overstudy. Physically, there may be headaches or sleeplessness; mentally there may be an inability to concentrate and difficulty retaining information.
