I freak out during tests, and forget a lot of what I know. I'm worried that I'll never make it through school at this rate. Dear Freaked Out, It is common for people to experience anxiety during testing situations. Some anxiety is helpful, as it provides energy and concentrated focus. Too much anxiety, as you well know, is debilitating.
Anxiety can build on itself unless one learns strategies to contain it.
Usually it is some form of worrying about worrying that increases the anxiety into the debilitating range. I've been sad and crying my eyes out all week. I've been trying to hide it and get over it because I don't want people to think I'm silly for crying over a dog. But it's getting harder and harder to hide how I feel. Uncle Sigmund definitely does not find you to be silly or embarrassing.