Failing in an examination, which you believe could determine your future, can be heart-breaking leaving innocent children in the trap of depression, often leading to impulsive actions even suicides. In such a case, over 2,50,000 suicides are recorded in India and more than 8,00,000 globally, the necessity to deal with such issues is critical. Further, the chances of suicides and health issues like migraine among children heightens during examination, which needs to be controlled.
Citing this, Create Stories Social Welfare Society organised a free pre-exam seminar at Government School Vijay Nagar with expert Neurologist Dr Manoranjan Baranwal.
“Due to examination pressure, most students become irritated and lose their confidence,” Dr Baranwal said. He added that excessive stress and psychological extremes cause headache and migraine among many students.
Dr Baranwal said, “Stress is good till a limit at the time of examination because only then we work hard for the exam, but after a level our performance gets spoiled if the stress increases, so there should be stress balance.”
Common causes of headache or migraine during exams
- Lack of sleep
- Not eating food on time, keeping excessive fast.
- Mental stress and pressure of studies or other work.
- Recurring fever.
- Consuming excessively sour things.
- Excessive consumption of chocolate.
- There is Ajinomoto in Chinese food which can be the cause of migraine.
How to prepare for exams and manage stress?
Do your own self-analysis, i.e. your strength (strengths or strengths), vulnerability (weaknesses or shortcomings), opportunities (means or opportunities available) and threat (barriers, Dangers or troubles) Know them, they will help you in advancing.
A few days before the exam, make your routine in such a way that it is in the exam, such that you must write at that time when there is time to write in the exam time, make the routine of waking up, sleeping, reading and eating accordingly and make it balanced.
What parents can do?
• Remind them that you are there for them, no matter what, and that you want to hear how they are feeling and what they are thinking. A few simple words of encouragement can help them feel comfortable sharing their feelings with you.
• Find a few ways you can support and encourage your teen to take breaks (from schoolwork, housework, or other activities they may be doing) to do things they enjoy. If your teens feel frustrated, work with them to brainstorm solutions to problems. Try not to take over and tell them what to do.
• Be honest and transparent with your teen: you can let them know that you are experiencing extra stress as well. Showing them how you deal with your own difficult feelings can help them know their feelings are okay.
• Make time in your day to do the things that help you cope with and manage stress. Whether your day is busy or free, we know that finding time to look after yourself is essential for your wellbeing. Doing the things, you like or simply taking a few minutes off from your day can help you feel relaxed and re-energised.
• Teach children to accept failure, explain to children that failure means that you have tried, that means you have courage and can take risks. Failure doesn't mean "The End", it's just a speed breaker which you can cross by staying calm, positive and believing in yourself.
Citing this, Create Stories Social Welfare Society organised a free pre-exam seminar at Government School Vijay Nagar with expert Neurologist Dr Manoranjan Baranwal.
“Due to examination pressure, most students become irritated and lose their confidence,” Dr Baranwal said. He added that excessive stress and psychological extremes cause headache and migraine among many students.
Dr Baranwal said, “Stress is good till a limit at the time of examination because only then we work hard for the exam, but after a level our performance gets spoiled if the stress increases, so there should be stress balance.”
Common causes of headache or migraine during exams
- Lack of sleep
- Not eating food on time, keeping excessive fast.
- Mental stress and pressure of studies or other work.
- Recurring fever.
- Consuming excessively sour things.
- Excessive consumption of chocolate.
- There is Ajinomoto in Chinese food which can be the cause of migraine.
How to prepare for exams and manage stress?
Do your own self-analysis, i.e. your strength (strengths or strengths), vulnerability (weaknesses or shortcomings), opportunities (means or opportunities available) and threat (barriers, Dangers or troubles) Know them, they will help you in advancing.
A few days before the exam, make your routine in such a way that it is in the exam, such that you must write at that time when there is time to write in the exam time, make the routine of waking up, sleeping, reading and eating accordingly and make it balanced.
What parents can do?
• Remind them that you are there for them, no matter what, and that you want to hear how they are feeling and what they are thinking. A few simple words of encouragement can help them feel comfortable sharing their feelings with you.
• Find a few ways you can support and encourage your teen to take breaks (from schoolwork, housework, or other activities they may be doing) to do things they enjoy. If your teens feel frustrated, work with them to brainstorm solutions to problems. Try not to take over and tell them what to do.
• Be honest and transparent with your teen: you can let them know that you are experiencing extra stress as well. Showing them how you deal with your own difficult feelings can help them know their feelings are okay.
• Make time in your day to do the things that help you cope with and manage stress. Whether your day is busy or free, we know that finding time to look after yourself is essential for your wellbeing. Doing the things, you like or simply taking a few minutes off from your day can help you feel relaxed and re-energised.
• Teach children to accept failure, explain to children that failure means that you have tried, that means you have courage and can take risks. Failure doesn't mean "The End", it's just a speed breaker which you can cross by staying calm, positive and believing in yourself.