Wer hat Prüfungsangst?
Who has test anxiety?
The fear of exams or assessment situations is often linked to high (self-) demands, pressure, excessive expectations, perfectionism and self-criticism.
There is a fear of not living up to these expectations or of failing. Such thoughts and emotions are independent of age and can occur with
- Children,
- young people and
- occur in adults.
Depending on the individual, test anxiety can become even more pronounced or less pronounced with age.
There are a number of helpful tips, relaxation exercises and herbal sedatives to help alleviate exam anxiety. If the symptoms are pronounced and severe, it is certainly advisable to seek professional help from a qualified specialist.