a horrible first day back to school

[gettingbetter__8]

Today is the first day of school after summer break. I was nervous all summer of going back, because since I got sick and then went back to school, I had two breakdowns. And the same thing happened again today. I could only stay there for 2 lessons, and then I had to go home. It was horrible. My heart beat like crazy, my legs felt weak, I felt sick, everything seemed surreal, I felt like I was going to pass out...

And I don't know if these are symptoms of anxiety or if something is wrong with my health.

I just want to be able to go to school normally again. I'm so sick of this!

[Usagold]

No dear, nothing is wrong with your health! Your body did what it was supposed to do after a lot of worrying. You told yourself there was something to fear, so your body released adrenaline trying to protect you, by causing the fight or flight mechanism to kick in. Next time your worries cause that to happen, just think, "oh wow, it's interesting what adrenaline does to my body, I feel really nervous right now, but it's ok, it won't hurt me," let your body feel nervous, and don't think about your feelings any more. Just listen to your teachers and it will probably go away. Your thoughts and worries caused all of the bad feelings. I used to do the same thing to myself and spent much of my school years a nervous wreck. Think positive thoughts, and if you need help containing the worry, you might need to talk to a counselor. You will be fine.

[gettingbetter__8 in reply to Usagold]

Thanks so much! I'll probably talk to someone if it doesn't get better. And I'll just have to remember that nothing is going to happen to me in school, it's just my anxiety. But thanks for the help!!

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Hi. It sounds like a panic attack. I suggest you go to the doctor and explain your symptoms. Also some meditation and breathing excercises can help. Try to find a way to distract your mind when this happens if you think positive and convince your self that there is nothing to worry about it might help calm you down. Let me know how it goes. You can message me anytime if you need to just talk.