An 18-year-old student recently came to me with severe anxiety after uncertainty arose around his NEET examination. For nearly two years, he had structured his entire life around this one goal. His days revolved around coaching classes, mock tests, revision schedules and constant pressure to perform. Like many aspirants, he had isolated himself socially, sacrificing rest, hobbies and normal adolescent experiences to stay focused. When the exam was finally over, he experienced immense relief. He slept peacefully for the first time in months and felt as though a huge burden had been lifted. But when discussions around possible cancellation and re-examination began circulating, that relief disappeared almost instantly. He became restless, started checking his phone repeatedly for updates, struggled to sleep and found himself unable to concentrate. He told me he felt mentally exhausted but also terrified at the thought of having to prepare all over again.…