Strict marking in pre-boards prepares students for finals
Counselling by Dr Harish Shetty, Child Psychiatrist, Mumbai
Disturbed about riots
Manu, Kanpur: I am a PhD student residing in a hostel. I just could not sleep for five days after I saw the disturbing pictures of the recent riots. I am feeling better now but extremely anxious.
Dr Harish Shetty: If you are getting nightmares, images of violence are flashing in your mind, you must share it with your friends only to vent out the frustration and also understand the situation objectively. If it continues, you must visit a psychologist. Take maximum rest so that your mind is relaxed.
Nervous about pre-boards
Raji, Hyderabad: I am in class XII and my school wants me to appear for three preboard exams. This is annoying me as I am exhausted. Moreover, low scores in the pre-boards have demoralised me.
Dr Harish Shetty: The pre-board exams are like net practice before a cricket match. It helps you become familiar with the examination environment and the entire process of answering the questions. Teachers are strict while correcting the answer sheet only to prepare the students better for the main exams. Use this opportunity to calm your nerves for the big day. Ignore the marks and work hard. Talk to your teachers about your apprehensions.
Fear of boards
Nutan, Chandigarh: I have been feeling low for two years. Now in my class X, I am just unable to concentrate. My grades have dropped and I am worried that my scores would drop in the board exams.
Dr Harish Shetty: Rush to your family doctor and screen yourself for depression. Get yourself treated as early as possible via counselling and medications if necessary. Sadness and lack of concentration will be eradicated through treatment and you will shine in the exams.
Dealing with panic attacks
Vasu Sharma, Moradabad: I am in my second year of M Pharm. I have been getting panic attacks lately. My thesis is delayed for no fault of mine. I have seen violence in my family since my childhood, and all this is now leading to distress.
Dr Harish Shetty: Traumatic memories locked somewhere emerge while facing a stressful situation in the present. This is an opportunity to confront these painful memories and heal them. It is important that you open your wounds with the help of a psychologist trained in trauma therapy. This may take long but worth the investment.
Disturbed about riots
Manu, Kanpur: I am a PhD student residing in a hostel. I just could not sleep for five days after I saw the disturbing pictures of the recent riots. I am feeling better now but extremely anxious.
Dr Harish Shetty: If you are getting nightmares, images of violence are flashing in your mind, you must share it with your friends only to vent out the frustration and also understand the situation objectively. If it continues, you must visit a psychologist. Take maximum rest so that your mind is relaxed.
Nervous about pre-boards
Raji, Hyderabad: I am in class XII and my school wants me to appear for three preboard exams. This is annoying me as I am exhausted. Moreover, low scores in the pre-boards have demoralised me.
Dr Harish Shetty: The pre-board exams are like net practice before a cricket match. It helps you become familiar with the examination environment and the entire process of answering the questions. Teachers are strict while correcting the answer sheet only to prepare the students better for the main exams. Use this opportunity to calm your nerves for the big day. Ignore the marks and work hard. Talk to your teachers about your apprehensions.
Fear of boards
Nutan, Chandigarh: I have been feeling low for two years. Now in my class X, I am just unable to concentrate. My grades have dropped and I am worried that my scores would drop in the board exams.
Dr Harish Shetty: Rush to your family doctor and screen yourself for depression. Get yourself treated as early as possible via counselling and medications if necessary. Sadness and lack of concentration will be eradicated through treatment and you will shine in the exams.
Dealing with panic attacks
Vasu Sharma, Moradabad: I am in my second year of M Pharm. I have been getting panic attacks lately. My thesis is delayed for no fault of mine. I have seen violence in my family since my childhood, and all this is now leading to distress.
Dr Harish Shetty: Traumatic memories locked somewhere emerge while facing a stressful situation in the present. This is an opportunity to confront these painful memories and heal them. It is important that you open your wounds with the help of a psychologist trained in trauma therapy. This may take long but worth the investment.
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