Hi, Everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability!
In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and I am 20 years old. I am originally from a Chicago suburb, but I’m now a student at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Design and a minor in Leadership! I am very creative and love to do arts & crafts and to bake. I am all about my friends and family! Most importantly for this column, I am super passionate about raising mental health awareness, so ask away!
QUESTION:
I am 18, and I have the worst test anxiety. I have been okay in high school, but I am nervous about going to college with it. Taking a test in a big lecture freaks me out! What are some resources I can research and use for test anxiety?
ANSWER:
This is a great question and one I can attest to! I am into my third year of college and taking tests in a big lecture freaks me out as well! The great thing about colleges is that they are always there to help the students! My school, like many others, has a disability services in which you can register with a doctor’s note, and they will help you with accommodations for you to do well in school. So for test taking, they will give accommodations such as testing in a private area and you could get more time for your tests! Schools are always willing to help out, so I would just do some research online or talk to your academic advisor!
QUESTION:
I suffer from depression and anxiety. I used to be really bad and wasn’t able to function. Now I am feeling a lot better and want to see how I am without my medication. Do you think it’s ok to just get off my medication?
ANSWER:
Many people can probably relate to this curiosity of medication. It’s totally normal to wonder what you would be like without medication because it has been so long. Unfortunately, this is a topic I can’t answer. This is something you should talk to your doctor about! I wouldn’t recommend just stopping your medications because you were prescribed them for a reason, but I really would consult your doctor about this!
If you have any question at all, big or small, email me at MentionItToMorgs@anxietyinteens.com!
See you next week!
Keep smiling,
Morgs
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