Yeah, Wicked brings up awesome ideas - - but most doctors will only prescribe beta blockers and other pharmaceuticals. Clients of mine have used Beta blockers, but I only suggest things that I've tried myself - - so I don't recommend BB.
Valerian is a great natural chill herb - - I've even harvested myself! It's the plant that Valium is named after. It calms the nervous system and can be a sedative...so if you're going to experiment, don't do it the week of the test. Furthermore, short of harvesting and making your own tinctures and teas, make sure you buy the highest, organic quality - - brands like
HerbFarm and
Avena Botanicals are the way to go - - not products from run-of-the-mill drug-stores and main-street pharmacys.
By no means am I suggesting you try these, however, if you were to do the research, you'll find there are many herbal remedies you could use. When necessary, TPNY sends our clients to a registered nurse trained in alopathic, herbal and homeopathic remedies who creates (and suggests) specific remedies based on our client's symptoms. Some 'general' remedies you can check out/read about include, but are not limited to:
Homeopathic:
Ignatia Amara
Herbal:Passionflower,
Aveena's Stress Less, California Poppy, Wood Betony,
Flower Essences: Dandelion, Rescue Remedy/Calming Essence
Ayurvedic: Banyan Botanicals: Stress Ease
Aromatherapy: MANY scents help with anxiety relief - - vanilla, orange blossom, rose, and lavender are just some to use...you can find a great resource at
https://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/ ... herapy.htm
You can also find great scents that will help with focus and clarity.
Find what works for you, and then use it! Also, calming music, lowered lights, a meditation practice, time with friends, fresh air...There are SO many ways to feel calm and at our best - - figure out what puts you in the best head/emotional space.
Good luck!
