Homoeopathy has a number of solutions for exam stress. It always depends what has set off the stress, and this needs evaluation in order to be accurate. the remedies are tailored to the individual in order to avoid side effects unlike allopathic medicines. Homoeopathic remedies work quickly, are effective if correctly chosen and work quickly. They can be used only when the stress arises and do not need continuous application.
Unfortunately there are few pharmacies that stock Homoeopathic remedies but they can readily be obtained through your local homoeopath.
These are a few remedies for exam stress. There are many more depending on your reaction to stress:
Gelsemium semperverens
Exam stress with inability to think properly with apathy. Doesnt want to be disturbed but difficulty sleeping through mental obsession of an up coming exam. Overpowering fear with fatigue and wish to avoid the situation. Stage fright. fear of oral presentations or appearing in public. Lack of courage. Fear of a future event. May also quiver in fright. Nervous headaches. weak from anticipation. May have diarrhoeia and stomach pains from anticipation.
Argentum nitricum
Panic attacks. May have a number of irrational phobias: heights: tall buildings produce a dizzy feeling, fear of flying. An impulsive person. May panic in a crowd or in a closed space. This is used for brain fag after extended mental work. Anticipation anxiety for an up coming event. performance anxiety with stomach cramps. trembling hands and lassitude may arise.
Aethusa cynapium
Weakness of mind. Prostrated from overwork with an inability to fix attention and think. May be weepy, anxious and restless. A sense of failure. Attention deficit symptoms. Heaviness and weakness in limbs.
Kali Phosphoricum
This is available as a tissue salt from most pharmacies. This tissue salt enhances memory, helps with anxiety and fearfulness and general over studying and mental strain. For people who are easily fagged in their mental power. Feeling weak and tired after mental excitement and worry. Nervous restlessness especially trembling in legs. No wish to exert self. Nervous dread with loss of memory with morose and gloomy moods. Moods may fluctuate. student headaches and indigestion through nerves. Sleepless from worry.
Flower essences
Rescue remedy is a well known combination of flower essences that calm the nerves before and after a stressful event. It is available at most chemists. Their effects are instant but may not persist, and so need to be available. Emotional causes are indicative. There are a number of flower essences that address fear and uncertainty. These can be specific to particular fears and may be obtained from homoeopaths and specialised practitioners.
Gentle path can ease the pathways of learning for people undergoing the stresses of everyday work, panics and studying.