Why do we tend to forget everything before exam?

May 13, 2017 9:36pm CST
So this is a problem that I am facing just a week before my examination, it seems I am forgetting everything I have studied . Is it normal? I do not know what's happening but I believe this problem emerges from lack of confidence.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
14 May 17
It is normal and happens with most of us. Don't worry, when you will start writing every thing will come in your mind.
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14 May 17
Thank you so much
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• Gurgaon, India
14 May 17
@Sukanya_taani welcome dear. All the best for your exams.
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• Gurgaon, India
14 May 17
@HAPPSINGH thanks my dear student.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
14 May 17
You relax...See that you are eating healthy and sleeping properly to.Take breaks..In between studies.Good luck
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
14 May 17
lack of confidence and probably lack of sleep too be well rested bet yoy get good rades too
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• India
14 May 17
That is exactly what I keep telling my students too
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@FourWalls (62499)
• United States
14 May 17
I think it's the stress of the examination. I noticed that a number of videos on You Tube with nature sounds such as waterfalls or rain list sleeping, relaxation, and study as part of their benefits.
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14 May 17
Perhaps from anxiety or nervousness?
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14 May 17
@Sukanya_taani How do you fight against this?
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14 May 17
@HAPPSINGH Haha!
14 May 17
Yeah
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• Twin Falls, Idaho
14 May 17
I think it is from the anxiety you are allowing to build up. Just relax and yes, be confident! Don't let that little voice in the back of your head discourage you. I found that if I reviewed the material and notes right before I went to bed and then immediately before the exam I was able to retain the info better. Good luck!!
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14 May 17
That was helpful :)
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
14 May 17
It's normal to feel this way, it happens with many of us. However, if one has studied his/her subjects thoroughly, s/he will be able to recall the answers in the examination hall.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
14 May 17
@Sukanya_taani You are welcome. What have you been studying?
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14 May 17
Thank you :)
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@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
14 May 17
I think you are in not focus? I think you need to condition yourself before studying.
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@lovebuglena (43087)
• Staten Island, New York
14 May 17
I've had that happen to me. Being nervous or anxious about the exam can make that happen. Also, if you over study and are very tired... you may end up forgetting things too...
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@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
14 May 17
When you over read/learn/revise it .....mind shuts down. Take a break from studies and relax! Then go back to it later, it will all come back .
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
15 May 17
Its normal, but no matter you tend to forget it before exam, but you will be able to remember it on the exam day when that question comes. Since we study too much before exams our mind gets overloaded with information and we sense we are forgetting everything. It is normal.
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@stapllotik (1933)
• India
14 May 17
When you study last moment , you forget. When you thoroughly prepared well in advance you do not.
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14 May 17
I remember I used to have that block especially when I had oral exams. I have no idea how I got rid of it. It just comes and goes and I hate when I can`t find a reasonable solution. There must be a learning technique which helps, ask around.
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@magnumopus (1647)
• Singapore
14 May 17
Maybe you are so nervous or tense for the coming exams or that you're too stress. Just take it easy and relax your mind. Good luck in your coming exams!
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@prashu228 (37525)
• India
14 May 17
Take rest ,calm you mind. Don't get tensed. Do prepare well everything will be good
@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
15 May 17
dear don't worry about such feelings. this is absolutely normal. if you have done your part correctly you would remember all the facts during the exam. stay calm and relax
@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
14 May 17
you are panicking me dear. I used to have a good memory in the past but now my memory is losing because I am lazy to keep my mind to remember things. However, if you had studied and forget everything when it is exam time, there is panic attack
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@vin12345 (567)
• Kerala, India
14 May 17
Yes it is pretty normal.
@magnumopus (1647)
• Singapore
14 May 17
maybe your are so tense and nervous for the coming exams or you're just under too much pressure. Just relax your mind.