Is taking an anxiolytic cure for a spoken exam a good idea?

[Marvolo]

Hi everybody,

I wonder if it'd be good to take e. g. 1,125 mg of alprazolam for some spoken (verbal) exam. I mention typical spoken exams and some asinine thing, which is a "presentation" of some subject (topic), done in my native language (I'm curious if there are such exams at you). It's completely useless! And it's going to be horrible without any cures...

But I know that some of such cures "stir the mind", you know, and it's not very desired... Although alprazolam is mentioned to be a "not-stiring" medicament, and it doesn't make your mind less effective in any important sphere, as even diazepam.

Am I right? Does any of you some relevant expierience with the mentioned problem? :?:

I've written a 1,125 mg dosis, which may seem quite high, because 0,75 mg had impressed on me only a bit - I've some time ago tried it in much less stressing situation.

Greetings for you all.

 

[mienaino]

That sounds like a good idea, but you should ask a professional first. See a physician, pharmacist, psychiatrist, or anyone with the necessary medical training.
Usually when I have something like that, I find it easier if I avoid preparing for it or even thinking of it, then just wing it when the time comes... I usually do pretty well, even when it's not in my native language... but that probably doesn't work for everyone.

 

[Marvolo]

(...) but you should ask a professional first. (...) Usually when I have something like that, I find it easier if I avoid preparing for it or even thinking of it, then just wing it when the time comes...

Well, I've been to some doctor and he has prescripted me just this cure.

I only wonder if it would make my results worse than they could be.

I recently (for maybe a few months) do as you've written; it is quite good way to lessen the stress before such a situation.

Cheers!

 

[asdfjkl]

Go out to the 7-11 and buy some liqour or a 40... down that then you'll be set for that presentation!!!

haha too bad it ain't to good of an idea, but an idea never the less

 

[Moonie]

Unfortunately, I'll usually (but not always) drink before a presentation. It's tricky because I tend to go overboard. If you drink too much, you will end up looking like a fool or slurring. But then again, I sound like a wreck without drinking, too. A little bit can help cure some nerves, but you really have to know when enough is enough.

I don't know anything about medication or alprazolam.. so I am really know help on your actual question!

 

[Marvolo]

Well, I don't think that drinkig is a good idea. It's firstly uncomparably more harmul for the health than such cures. And the 2. reason is that I'm not adult yet - so it'd be rather difficult. And of course, alcohol doesn't act the same as cures.
But if it helps you, why don't use it.

Cheers!

 

[Marvolo]

I decided to add a poll to this topic - polls are so nice :wink: - to give you all a possibility to vote and compare, if taking an anxiolytic is indicated when going to any spoken exam. Feel free to vote about it.
Cheers for you!

 

[qwerty77]

Nie wiem po co brać cokolwiek jak to gówno i tak nic nie pomaga.

 

[Marvolo]

Nie wiem po co brać cokolwiek jak to gówno i tak nic nie pomaga.

Jak to "nie pomaga"? :?:

Takie leki zawsze pomagają, to tylko kwestia dawki - żeby nie "pomogły za bardzo"... :lol: :?

Such cures always help, it's the dosis question, but the point is, that they should not "help too much"... you know.

Cheers

 

[Marvolo]

I've recently read again, on some SA forum, that alprazolam is pretty good even for the exams. One hour before, and it'll be easy - the dose must be adjusted, of course - best is to try it earlier in some stressful situation to get the knowledge.

Cheers!

 

[Marvolo]

But in the higher doses (I don't know exactly, what - it's individual), it can cause the partial amnesia. It can't be afforded anyway! :!:

 

[Marvolo]

I've a suggestion to the mods - can this topic be sticked, as it's pretty important and refers to overall on-benzodiazepine presentation 8O or exam problem as well. It's only a suggestion, but it'd be pretty fine, I think.

Cheers to you!