How do you not panic in exams?

Many people have this problem.
I recommend several things to try:

- Take deep breaths before you go in and while you wait for the test to be handed out- this slows your heart rate and relaxes the amount of adrenaline being released in your body.
- Review and practice over and over. Knowing the material to the best of your abilities always helps. [Find out your learning style: take an online test to determine whether you're a visual, kinesthetic, auditory, or combination learner. Practice your material that way.]
- Get a good night sleep before.
- Chew gum if you're allowed, it can reduce anxiety for some.

Try to calm yourself down. Make sure that you know the material. That way you can be confident that you know it and will do well. Try to calm down by remembering that it is just a test. You should do fine, but even if you don't, it is just a test. Your grade can still be high through homework, extra credit, and projects.

The best way to reduce stress is by thinking RATIONALLY - actually use the Words "REALISTICALLY SPEAKING ..." when you think, then think of a logical, positive, rational thought!

For example, if you find yourself thinking "OMG I'll never do this!" stop your brain right there and think "REALISTICALLY SPEAKING I have survived tests before, so I will do it if I take it slow and think carefully."

Or if your brain is going "There's not enough time! I'll never finish!" stop it and think "REALISTICALLY SPEAKING, the teacher knows how much time we need to do this work, and I'm just going to go step by step and do as much as I can do."