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This is coming nearly a month after exams but still relevant because learning to deal with exam stress is so important and is something that could come in handy with work related stress and just the stress that comes with hectic everyday life. So sit back and take some notes; here are 5 ways to deal with exam stress. 1) RECOGNITION BBC says that the first thing you need to do is to recognize that you are stressed. It's always helpful to talk to someone who understands the pressure you are under. Find a friend who is taking the same set of exams and just vent. With that being said, avoid comparing the amount of work you have done to other people's. This will only trigger anxiety, if not for you, then for the other person in question. 2) FOOD, FOOD, FOOD... You have to eat right. Honestly, If you are not eating adequately, the amount of effort spent on revision will be wasted because at some point, it just will not go in and using food as a reward mechani...