Ok first off I must make it clear I not some person who is looking to drop out of College because its heard, I am a pro when it comes to College, I hold an associates degree in Liberal Arts that I got when I lived in New York. In my 24 years I lived in New York I never had any major anxiety disorder and thus had no trouble really fousing in on the tasks at hand or completing any dutys I had. I have lived in Florida now with my family for one year and 1 month and about 3 months ago I started to get anxiety attacks and found it leading to me lossing my job, and now I am finding it hindering my ablity with College. I am wondering if I need to take care of this disorder before contuing on with my College work, or if I should suffer though while trying to get better and let my disorder effect my GPA? Would it be wise to once my mind is clear to then try going back and doing what I always found enjoyment in and thats learning, since right now I have no joy in that.
2007-02-04 15:37:10 · 4 answers · asked by Jasen A 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
In early Jan. I spent 4 days in a row crying my eyes out. I have lost alot of sleep tossing and turing trying to stop myself from worring about things. My stomich has been in a mess. This past week I spent it crying once more, and vomting and lacking sleep, and great loss in desier to do anything I found joy in, or know I must do. It seems like I have to force myself to do the things I never had problem with. From going to class, to doing the work, to doing my household chors, or going to the gym or church. I just seem like all of it has stoped bring any joy to me, and I just feel more worried, more nervous, more upset, and more sick, and in pain.
2007-02-04 15:47:57 · update #1
i really think you should take time off, to just relax...theres no point suffering through it, when its affecting your college work..how are you supposed to think/concentrate when your having anxiety attacks. anxiety can screw up everything about your life, your health, your sleep, your job,...its really important to learn everything you can about it, see a doctor; i personally wouldn't recomend medication, but some people do. you really have to get rid of all the negative thoughts/things in your life, because it builds up and leads to panic attacks...
2007-02-04 15:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go and see a doctor. Medication has worked well for me. I used to get lots of panic attacks (when it first started happening i thought i was going crazy and would have to leave school). I still get them but not as frequently and the overall anxiety isn't as bad. I'm sorry to hear that it is affecting your life that much. speak to a doctor. It might be good to take a semester off, relax a bit, keep your gpa intact. Or maybe stay in school and keep busy. You'll have to decide for yourself what would be best. Anxiety disorders can be brought undercontrol. Best of luck.
2007-02-04 15:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by ET 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seek out a psychiatrist for medication and a therapist for coping skills. You can do all of that and stay in school.
Once you get back on track get another job. Sometimes you just have to do things on pure guts. You can do it. it might be hard, but its possible. and in the end you wont regret it. don't let it take over your life. Things like that tend to perpetuate.
You need to be proactive in taking care of yourself. The joy will return.
2007-02-04 15:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like florida does not agree with you. i would go see a counselor and a psychiatrist. there is help out there and you can feel much less anxious. keep in mind this anxiety may be temporary.
2007-02-04 15:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by dorothy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋