Thank you for reaching out—what you’re experiencing is something many students go through, especially during high-pressure exam periods. Feeling anxious, having trouble sleeping in the early morning hours, struggling to concentrate, and forgetting what you study are all signs of performance-related anxiety. Even though you're on medication (which is helpful), it’s important to understand that medication works best when combined with active coping strategies and sometimes psychotherapy.

Hello Giving solution but its no quick fix It’s tough when you’ve taken medicine but still wake up with that morning anxiety—it can feel like your body is wired to panic before your mind even starts the day. What you’re facing is a common symptom of anticipatory anxiety, especially around exams. The stress hormones spike early in the day, disturbing your sleep and making it harder to focus or retain information. Medication helps create a baseline, but in moments of acute stress like exams, your mind may still default to fear and overwhelm. This doesn’t mean the treatment failed—it means your mind needs additional coping tools, especially now. Here’s what you can do right now: 1. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding when you wake – Before grabbing your phone, name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. This regulates your body’s panic signals. 2. Pomodoro Method – Study for 25 mins, rest for 5. Use the 5-minute breaks to do box breathing (inhale 4 sec, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4). It helps memory and reduces cortisol. 3. Don’t cram – Instead, revise what you already know. Write down bullet points or talk out loud as if teaching someone else—it helps long-term memory recall. 4. Sleep and protein – Sleep 6.5 to 7.5 hours minimum. Eat something protein-based in the morning. It calms the brain and stabilizes energy. You’re closer to being ready than you think. Your stress isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign that this matters to you—and we’ll use that emotion, not fear it. Take therapy, and you can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.