School

[separationanxiety17]

I don’t know what to do. I’m at school and can’t stop crying. I feel so overwhelmed.

[Hidden]

Aw I’m sorry, crying is good though it let’s out the stress. Do you have a friend at school? If not can you go to the health center or counselors office and just talk to someone for a while?

[separationanxiety17 in reply to Hidden]

I don’t have classes with my friends. I’m on meds, but they haven’t kicked in yet.

[Hidden in reply to separationanxiety17]

That’s really hard I know. The meds will eventually kick in and you will see your friends during break and lunch, you aren’t alone. You can do this

[separationanxiety17 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Agora1 in reply to separationanxiety17]

Still go to the health center or counselor's office as lynnalice advised. They will take care of you and relax you. You're going to be okay. xx

[Hidden]

It’s no uncommon for students to feel the way you do. The important thing to remember is to remain calm and reach out for support. If you live in campus housing is their a RA you can talk to? They might be able to steer you to other supportive services.

[hypercat54]

Hi how old are you? I am sorry you are feeling so bad and I hope you feel a bit better when your meds have kicked in. x

[separationanxiety17 in reply to hypercat54]

17

[hypercat54 in reply to separationanxiety17]

Oh thanks I was a bit concerned you were under 16 when you posted about your parents not helping you. You can take yourself off for treatment you know at your age and haven't got to rely on them.

Have you gone or are you going to the school counsellor? Make a plan to do this as soon as you are back at school. This will help you in the meantime to feel more calm because you will be seeking help. x

[separationanxiety17 in reply to hypercat54]

What do you mean by taking myself off for treatment?

[hypercat54]

Well at 17 do you have to rely on your parents agreeing to treatment and taking you? I assumed you could do it on your own behalf - can't you? x

[Windy101]

Your school must have a clinic with counselors and I would make an appointment as soon as possible.

I missed my parents so much my first night away at college that I cried half the night. Then in the morning I realized, "I'm FREE!" and lit a cigarette. It was smooth sailing from there.

You too will enjoy your freedom eventually, though hopefully won't smoke (nasty expensive habit, glad I quit). Counseling will help sort things out and give you some support before the meds start working.

Meanwhile, try to think of some things you wanted to do at home and couldn't. College can be a blast as long as you're safe and don't go overboard.

[Lizardlover2]

Hi, I wish I could reach across the web and give you a hug. I know that school can be so overwhelming! Is this your first week? I read that your meds haven’t kicked in yet, and thats even harder. Please try and hang in there. It’s okay to cry too. It will get better, just please try and hang in there.