I am feeling very scared and stressed kind of anxiety type because of exms. I am unable to read as my heart feels weird, weirdly heavy sort. I have clonazepam tablets with me. Can I take it.

Dr. Prof. Jagadeesan M.S.Psychiatrist17yrs exp

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It is very common to have exam anxiety. Though clonazepam helps in anxiety it is a benzodiazepine and can lead to memory decline and not able to recollect what you have studied for exams. So consult a psychiatrist for proper remedy. Good luck.  

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Mr. Saul PereiraPsychologist50yrs exp

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If it is not prescribed by a doctor for your specific problem, please do not self-medicate. Ideally, I recommend that you meet with a counselor first. Anxiety has all to do with fear and your inability (or so you would tend to think) to handle the same. Fear is based on looking too much into the future and imagining things that usually do not tend to happen (usually 90% of your fears will not happen). You need to change your perception of the fearful stimulus then you can change your response to the fear. The first one is the best and will preempt the need for the second. If you are already far gone into the reaction mode, then you need both responses to counter the attack. The way we see things in life (like half empty or half full glass) is very dependent on our attitude. Attitude may have developed over many years but fortunately can change in a matter of sustained choices made and acted up on now. Accordingly, you choose to see things as either threatening or as an opportunity. The opportunist will be positive and work with the situation to make good out of it. The individual who sees it as threatening, will, out of fear, try to avoid/run away from the situation or react with anxiety. Yes, self-belief does impact it too, but you can see that prior to that, perception will tarnish the belief system too. Here, you can see that all the resolution lies in just changing your perception/attitude, even if it is against odds. Changing your response, despite the perception, is building up of your reserves and resources to handle any contingency that life throws up at you. And life throws up situations quite regularly and heavily. For this you need to develop a fit mind and body: the former, by meditation and mind exercises; and the later, by exercises and proper diet. You need good sleep too. Included in the development of the mind is the handling of emotions, in your case, fear. These changes will give you a handle on life and your perceptions and responses. Prayer is really powerful, if you are a spiritual person. Repeat some personally framed affirmations that are geared to calming you down and building confidence. Do a personality development course too. Anything that develops you personally will be of great assistance in building resilience. If the work with the counselor does not fructify, then seek the help of a doctor.  

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Dr. Prakhar JainPsychiatrist8yrs exp

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Hello, if you have been prescribed this tablet by a psychiatrist for that same condition you can take it. However there are other medicines available for the stress and anxiety which occurs due to exam which are better than clonazepam. You can try taking them or contact me if you need the prescription.  

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