Hi guys!

[nicolexeno]

My name is Nicole and I am a 19 year old college sophomore. I have been struggling with anxiety for the last 2 months and I am having a very hard time. I am dealing with a lot of physical symptoms as a result of my anxiety, not mention the emotional toll that it is taking. I go to school 10 hours away from my family, so that has also made the whole situation a bit harder. I am so ready to start enjoying my life again, and I felt like joining this forum would be good for me. I am excited to connect with people who have an understanding of what I'm going through!

[honey]

Hi nicole, sorry to hear your struggling with anxiety, i too suffer with it and have good and bad days, if you need any advice or have any Qs let me know. x

[rhar]

What symptoms do you have?

[katyats]

Hi there, im 19 and at college too. anxiety has taken over my life pretty much, im failing my exams.. I went away 2 weeks ago on a nice weekend with my boyfriend to get away with it all and ended up crying the whole weekend. i then decided that something needs to be done. I keep telling myself that being negative is just a waste of time- life is short. i wrote a list of pros and cons about my life which made me think- why am I even feeling like this- my life is perfect! I am now getting back to normal, its not easy but it has to be done. i really hope you get through this! go out and do more things :-))))

[katyats]

to get away from*** it all

[nicolexeno]

Honey: Thank you I really appreciate it!
rhar: I have had a random assortment of symptoms that have come and gone. At first I was having tension headaches and general muscle soreness from being so on edge all of the time. Then I started experiencing numbness in my hands and feet and then that subsided. Currently I am dealing with spells of feeling lightheaded and dizzy and feeling like I'm about to burst into tears. When I experience this it's hard to concentrate and focus. I have also been feeling random pains in my chest muscles lately, and they are mostly on the left side. They aren't very painful at all just a little tinge. They are not persistant and I just feel them randomly throughout the day. I also feel the same random pains at the top of my back on the same side. I figure it's just due to muscle tension as I know that my muscles are very tense most of the time, but it's still a bit alarming since it involves my chest. These things are all so frustrating as I know that I pay to much attention to everything little thing that goes on in my body. It just gives me another reason to freak out.
katyats: Thanks so much! I hope so too! I'm glad that you are feeling better

[rhar]

I have the same symptoms. Have been dealing with them for almost a year now.

The worst one is the lightheaded/dizzy and feeling like I could faint sensations.

I too have trouble focusing because all I think about is how and what I am feeling.. It's awful :(

[nicolexeno]

It really is terrible! It's so hard to focus in class and at work. I am doing my best to take deep breaths and calm myself down when I start feeling this way but that's much easier said than done!

[shell11]

Hi guys how are you all feeling in feeling like crap .. I've been really good with my anxiety and today I'm having a major attack I'm feeling really annoyed and wish it was gone

[rhar]

It really is easier said than done.


I too at times get feeling like my legs can't move and I feel like I'm going to fall over. Sometimes it happens worse when I am sitting, I feel like I'm on a boat swaying side to side.

It's awful and ppl who have never experienced it just can't understand how scary and horrendous it is!!

I also, after a particularly bad day feel kind of drunk or in a trance like state which freaks me right out!!

[alankay]

Sound like GAD. Does college have a student health service covered by tuition? Many colleges do. See about a counselor for a start if you can. Alankay

[nicolexeno]

Alankay: I actually have my first appointment to meet with a counselor through the health center at my school this coming week. I am very excited to talk with a professional and get a handle on this!