Plants that soothe
They are sold without a prescription. Passionflower, hawthorn, valerian, henbane and lemon balm are traditionally used against anxiety. As with any medication, the indicated doses must be observed. It is therefore better to seek advice from the pharmacist. Please note: some herbal products contain small amounts of phenobarbital, which can cause drowsiness.
Homeopathy against exam stress
The “great classic” anti-stage fright in homeo is Gelgsemium 9 CH: 3 granules per day in the previous month and 3 granules, three or four times a day during the examination. Also to try: Argentum nitricum 7 CH, 3 granules, three times a day during the examination.
What do stress medications think?
The doctor is the sole judge of their interests. Do not self-medicate: if you are taking anti-anxiety medications, definitely do not give them to your child. The drug must adapt to the person, but also to the circumstances in which it is used: the fear of the plane and that of the examination are not treated in the same way. It is imperative to take a test a few days before the exam because some products can cause drowsiness or memory loss. Suffice to say that it would be counterproductive!
Propanolol, a beta blocker usually prescribed to lower blood pressure, is the ultimate anti-jitters. It is not sedative (calming), but suppresses manifestations of anxiety, palpitations, tremor by blocking the action of adrenaline. However, it has contraindications: it is not recommended in cases of asthma or slow heartbeat. It is therefore better to “test” it a few days before to make sure that it does not cause any undesirable effects. On the day of the exam, the student must take a tablet one hour before the start of the exams.
Anxiolytics are sometimes indicated in the most anxious. Those who are already on treatment will continue it.
A solution to be avoided absolutely : Medicines sold on the Internet, which may contain dangerous substances. The famous melatonin is useless, because its natural production by the body is at its maximum between 13 and 17 years.