Anxiety worse today

[anxietyandcats]

I’m feeling worse than yesterday. Last night I looked at the syllabus for a psych class I’m taking in the fall and I freaked out. It only allows 3 absences and there’s so much work. With my anxiety, I get scared I’ll need to miss class due to panic attacks and anxiety. I get really overwhelmed with school work. The intrusive thoughts aren’t bad but I’ve been panicking all day long. Also my anxiety gets way worse on my period. Yoga calmed me down earlier, but wore off within an hour. Tea helped for like 10 min. Doing a scrub and lotion helped for like 10 min. Meditation helped for like 5. Now I’m listening to nature sounds but idk if it’s doing anything. Idk what else to try.

[hrand00]

I wish you the best with your anxiety. I skip doctors appointments because I don’t want to leave the house. It’s not an answer, but don’t be embarrassed to get a drs note if you absolutely have to. Are you on any medication for your anxiety? I hate taking meds for my depression, but no one wants to see me without it.

[anxietyandcats in reply to hrand00]

I understand it’s hard to leave the house. Yeah maybe I can get drs notes. And I was planning on registering with disabilities. I’m on meds for anxiety and depression, an anti depressant and an anti psychotic. They work but not completely. I’m a million times better than I was, but still have pretty much a constant state of panic. No longer depressed at least

[hrand00 in reply to anxietyandcats]

It’s hard for me to get places, including social events, but I find once I’m there, it’s ok. Is it the same for you? Have you thought about a companion animal?? I’ve seen them work wonders for people!

[anxietyandcats in reply to hrand00]

It used to be the same for me 2 years ago. I’m better now but like today I got invited to go to the beach and couldn’t because I was so anxious. I have 2 cats at home and they’re so helpful