Exams Anxiety: Case Study

Abstract

To make matters worse, their financial situation was very bad so Helen could not decide whether she should continue with her studies or find a job in order to solve her financial difficulties. Even though Helen felt that she is suffocating because of all these problems, it seemed that there was no way out since her parents were ill and she could not leave home. As it becomes apparent from the above short account of Helen's family history, her parents and sister put too much pressure on her in relation to her studies. She was pressed and criticized for not being able to continue her studies. Considering this in combination with the rest " difficult " family environment it comes as no surprise that Helen developed an anxiety disorder.