Nerve Options

[wannabegood]

Morning, often read the messages, but have only just decided to join. I am currently waiting, not so patiently for my grade 5 theory results and also my grade 3 piano which I took last Saturday. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for controlling my nerves. Have always suffered during my exams (I am grade 5 Sax and Clarinet) and was recommended the Bach remedy. But after taking what must have amounted to half a bottle in my cup of tea and also sprays on the tongue, I walked into the examination room and completely went to pieces...although well prepared and I ended up as a quivering wreck and came out in tears, not good for a 40 year old women! Help needed please, am seriously thinking of giving up on the lessons.

[wannabegood]

So sorry seemed to have messed up on how to post to the forum....just another hash up that I've made this week!!!
Anyway had my first lesson yesterday after sitting the dreaded exam and after talking it all through, my teacher assures me that maybe it didn't go as bad as I thought it did...will have to wait and see.
Without the usual sob stories (I hate it went people use those as excuses) but the nail was hit on the head so to speak. Andrew suggested that there may have been other issues that caused me all the anxiety, in hindsight he's probably right; at the moment my mum is battling against emphasema and indeed was in hospital last week after suffering another 'crisis', so I was busy with visits etc, have also been stressed with end of term projects etc so maybe my stress levels were at a premium without realising it.

However, thanks again for all your kind thoughts and suggestions. Next time, I'll play to anyone and everyone who comes through my door. I'll let you know when the results come.
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[delicato]

So sorry seemed to have messed up on how to post to the forum....just another hash up that I've made this week!!!
Anyway had my first lesson yesterday after sitting the dreaded exam and after talking it all through, my teacher assures me that maybe it didn't go as bad as I thought it did...will have to wait and see.
Without the usual sob stories (I hate it went people use those as excuses) but the nail was hit on the head so to speak. Andrew suggested that there may have been other issues that caused me all the anxiety, in hindsight he's probably right; at the moment my mum is battling against emphasema and indeed was in hospital last week after suffering another 'crisis', so I was busy with visits etc, have also been stressed with end of term projects etc so maybe my stress levels were at a premium without realising it.

However, thanks again for all your kind thoughts and suggestions. Next time, I'll play to anyone and everyone who comes through my door. I'll let you know when the results come.
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Hi wannabegood - a lovely name!
I'm on my grade 3 piano, and i also suffer with nerves.
So same problem really.
The bach remedies do not work for me or deep breathing. So am currently investigating further! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Hopefully will be cured one day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Shame about your mum. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Do hope you find a suitable cure soon for nerves.