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[Johannys]

It's been a long time since I wrote here. I have generalized anxiety disorder, depression and panic disorder and I had felt really good lately because I was on vacation but just returned to college and the anxiety and panic attacks returned. I have thought about taking a vacation period but I worry about delaying my university career. what do you think?

[Orangeblossom85]

Do you know what scares you? Do you know why?

[Johannys in reply to Orangeblossom85]

It scares me everything, to leave my house, to be in my house, to sleep, to eat, to go to university, to die. I'm afraid of everything and I do not know why I only know that there has to be a cause, the disorder is like that.

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Yes take an semester off and get treatment. Medication, therapy, social support groups, spirituality and prayer. Mental health has to be priority

[clayjars]

Your concern is valid, but if your anxiety & depression is not controlled, do you think you would be able to finish your academic year? Perhaps you can consider studying part time? You don't have to worry about delaying your university career. Sometimes, the long route is the best & most scenic route! You don't have to be in the rat race and get caught up in anxiety. You are created to be you, unique and very special. There's none like you, so don't look at others and think you have to be like them, or be where they are. There's a plan for your life that's going to be very different from theirs, so please don't worry that you'll be missing out by enrolling part time, or going off the beaten path.