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adrenaline rush

stevebo
stevebo
recently anything which is something that i have to do well i get an
anxious feeling and adrenaline rush big time and it doesnt go away easily.
I dont think i could take the sats without fear and adrenaline rush which would cause me not to do well. I dont know what to do anyone have any ideas.
sugar09
sugar09
This adrenaline rush is completely normal, as long as you have had a physician look at you. It is pent up energy, and the best way to stop them is to try and exercise to let it out. I find that if I feel the adrenaline, I must exercise or keep really busy. Then I don't have time to think about it, and I cannot sit and dwell on it. If you put your focus elsewhere, hopefully they will go away. Feel better.
stevebo
stevebo
thanks sugar however i felt a more rapid heart beat and took my blood pressure and it was 135 over 92 i am right now 115 over 72 with 63 heartbeat. I dont know what to think about this.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You might also want to try breathing exercises as they do help tremendously for panic attacks. Close your eyes, inhale for 10 seconds, and then exhale for 10 seconds. continue to do this as needed and your heart rate WILL slow.

You definitely have a reason to be scared of the SATs, but don't overly worry so much. As long as you know that you have studied and prepared for it, you will do fine!
donttread
donttread
I'd recommend reading the "The Worry Cure"
deleted_user
deleted_user
the adrenaline rush is merely your system firing up in anticipation of action. that is a good thing! it means that everything about you is ready to tackle the problem and is at your disposal for when you are ready to act.

it's kind of like stage nerves when an actor is getting ready to go onstage. it is normal and healthy.

just acknowledge that "all systems are go" within you. then, relax and know that you will solve each problem as it arises.

we men have tremendous amounts of energy at our disposal. don't fear it. that energy is your friend.
cls1988
cls1988
Stevebo dont worry about the rapid heart rate as long as your doctor has checked you out. This goes with anxiety. Same as the blood pressure. If you normally dont have high blood pressure I will tell you like my doctor told me, dont take your blood pressure. It will only cause you more anxiety. Exercise and deep breathing are both good for your blood pressure and bringing down your heart rate. Keep your mind busy with something so you dont have time to worry about things and you will be fine. best of luck