I'm very sorry to hear this and I can only hope you feel better soon. But as someone who is also prone to anxiety attacks, I hope it will be helpful to hear that it is still possible to function and maintain a normal schedule. While it's impossible to predict or avoid attacks, constantly worrying about attacks and trying to rearrange your normal routine (in my experience) only makes the attacks more frequent and more consuming. It's all a mind game and you can find ways to help you relax or trick yourself into feeling better. Even though I still experience some attacks on the road, I'm still able to drive and get myself where I need to safely. The more you do this, the less you will be afraid. I'm also sure professors will be very supportive if you just explain your situation and that you may need to excuse yourself in the middle of class on occassion. By giving yourself some of these outs without worrying about disrupting people or worrying about what they might think if you panic makes you panic less. I hope some of this is helpful
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As someone who had to be on depression medication before, I understand.
It can get better, though. If the medication does what it should, you will be able to go off your med and have the effects last, I rarely have anxiety attacks anymore, and if I do they're weak enough to control through breathing.
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I know that when I am feeling anxious, I put both hands on my tummy and breathe in slow and low, and breathe out the same way.
College is a stressful time, even when things are going well. Let the people that love you hug you lots. I hope that you feel better soon.
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It can get better, though. If the medication does what it should, you will be able to go off your med and have the effects last, I rarely have anxiety attacks anymore, and if I do they're weak enough to control through breathing.
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