Hello all,
I have been extremely busy and have ‘t had the chance to come back onto this site in a long time. But currently I am stuck in a situation and would appreciate any advice, opinions, or help/support I can receive from any fellow users.
Recently, some of my old anxiety issues resurfaced in a way worse than they were before. A few weeks ago I had a panic attack at school and immediately ran out into the hall, where I began crying and feeling nauseous, causing me to chug water, hoping it would refresh me and calm me down. From there I got myself into a tizzy and continued shaking and hyperventilating. I went to the nurse and they immediately sent me home. I stayed the home the following next two days where my stomach was in knots of fear of this happening again. (I would like to mention I have stomach issues where I get a bad yeast buildup from food in my GI tract, causing pain and other problems which I worry about affecting my schoolife, which it did). I knew I had to face my fears so I went back and sure enough an hour in, it happened again. A couple weeks went by, and I have tried every strategy, therapy, and talking myself down but I cannot make it through a school day!!! I finished the quarter with strong grades and I’m falling behind now a lot. My parents who are both teachers understand the legalities of the absences and explained to the school what is happening. I need time to start my anxiety medications as well as my GI supplements to fully regain control of my body and mental health. I have a history of severe anxiety, paranoia, OCD, as well as irrational stress that physically makes me sick. All of these are resurfacing, and I need help. My parents are meeting with my pediatrician on Friday to inform him of what’s been going on and they reached out to the school to find an alternative learning option for the rest of the schoolyear. I’m in tenth grade, in NYS, so if anyone could suggest what to do, really I would love to hear anything to help ease my mind. Please. Parents, students, teachers, guardians, people who have experienced what I have before or currently, please share your input if you were in or involved with my situation. I’m at a loss and dead end and I need some help through this. Thank you so very much, I will accepf any response! 