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TEST ANXIETY
Test anxiety can hijack your focus, triggering the body's fight, flight, or freeze response. Use BLAST® to restore calm, allowing you to concentrate and perform your best. Use during study sessions or exams to manage stress and build confidence.
How blast® works for anxiety
How to use BLAST® for TEST ANXIETY
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Before you start:
Learn the basics behind operating your TouchPoints. Learn how to pair your TouchPoints, what the different modes are and more with our online user guide.
When to use BLAST®:
Spot: If possible, use during the duration of the test
Preventative: Use for 2 minutes while visualizing taking the test and 15 minutes just prior to a test
How to use BLAST®:
Where: Place TouchPoints on your wrists, pockets, in socks, or simply hold them.
Mode: Use the Medium/Yellow mode.
Timing: Leave TouchPoints on until the test is over
Leal-Junior, E. C., Casalechi, H. L., Machado, C. dos, Serin, A., Hageman, N. S., & Johnson, D. S. (2019). A triple-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of the effect of bilateral alternating somatosensory stimulation on reducing stress-related cortisol and anxiety during and after the Trier Social Stress Test. Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science, 2(1), 22–30. https://doi.org/10.14302/issn.2576-6694.jbbs-19-2784