anxiety (vent)

anxiety is truly the worst

I can relate. It truly sucks….I’m so sorry you have to experience this. It really is difficult to cope with

Totally relatable. I've suffered it for thirteen years and it's not easy to live with. I am prone to panic attacks as well and have had a few meltdowns. It's under control these days but I have to be careful of triggers. It's frustrating to explain to people as they don't suffer therefore don't understand and it does have a huge impact on my life.

What I did was request a 504 plan in high school but they don't have those in college annoyingly. I had to drop out because it was really worsening my mental health but maybe you'll have luck talking to your school counselor and having them notify your teachers about it so they'll at least know what's going on. I wish you luck I know how debilitating it can be

have you sought professional help for it since that might help

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I have, but it's not very helpful.

well I guess the thing is to find what triggers those anxiety attacks and try to mitigate them maybe?

I know where you're coming from. as someone who has suffered from panic attacks for years (still do) and had social anxiety, it's the worst it especially feels like you're drowning when you can't control your circumstances or "overcome" it because it's not that easy, if it were that simple we would've found a way beforehand. over the years I've gathered ways to just manage it with my daily life. if you ever need to talk or vent feel free to pm me

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I can't escape them, not by law. My parents would be in trouble.

you talking about school ?

If you ever need to talk about it or someone to listen to - I've struggled with similar issues for years and I understand. You can always message me. Hope you are well today.

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Yes, and other things.

there are lots of other people here going through the same issues that you are my friend so if things ever get a bit too much I'm sure lots of other people on AKP can provide some guidance otherwise tag me my friend...

although I can't empathize with you since I haven't gone through what you've been through I can definitely sympathize with your situation