I just started university this year and I've been crying uncontrollably due to the anxiety of the work load and whether or not I'm gonna be able to handle everything (I think?? Cuz my work load is really not that bad- like...at all). I can't pinpoint a reason as to why I've been crying so much but as soon as this school year started, I've started feeling soo isolated from the rest of the world (especially at night) to the point where no amount of talk or even physical touch from my family (mom) helps and I keep breaking down... what the heck is happening and what can I do to help myself?
#I keep crying
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I just started university this year and I've been crying uncontrollably due to t...
what was your highschool like? was it too passive with low requirements?
or do u think u are experiencing a panic attack?
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My high-school was definitely more busy in terms of busy work
Uni is actually far different but I even just worked up panicking that I failed a test
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or do u think u are experiencing a panic attack?
How do I know that they're panick attacks
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How do I know that they're panick attacks
Panic attacks typically begin suddenly, without warning. They can strike at any time — when you're driving a car, at the mall, sound asleep or in the middle of a business meeting. You may have occasional panic attacks, or they may occur frequently.
Panic attacks have many variations, but symptoms usually peak within minutes. You may feel fatigued and worn out after a panic attack subsides.
Panic attacks typically include some of these signs or symptoms:
Sense of impending doom or danger
Fear of loss of control or death
Rapid, pounding heart rate
Sweating
Trembling or shaking
Shortness of breath or tightness in your throat
Chills
Hot flashes
Nausea
Abdominal cramping
Chest pain
Headache
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Uni is actually far different but I even just worked up panicking that I failed ...
isnt it just afraid of the new enviroment + thinking about it too much?
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It could be
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mindfulness excercises are most effective for anxiety
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I also think something that's contributing is the preconceived notion that its supposed to be hard so any time there even the smallest bit of pressure, I break down cuz this idea is so deeply embedded
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then its good to have a schedule
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I also think something that's contributing is the preconceived notion that its s...
uni is supposed to be hard but why do u break down in the face of it if u expect it?
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It's the stress and I feel like I won't be able to control it
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what do u want to control? the test results?
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Deadlines make me feel suffocated unlike in high-school where it was OK to take more time where needed
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Deadlines make me feel suffocated unlike in high-school where it was OK to take ...
then u definitely need a schedule
if u slack off => it builds up => creates a suffocating mentality
where u expect to be late and having to catch up
so u build up an expectation that once again u wont be able to catch up => worrying even before u start working
discipline reduces stress a lot because life becomes more predictable
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Here another thing: this week is reading week and although ita a break, I keep thinking about the assignments and upcoming exams and feel as though I'm wasting which mean then I have to wait till the end of the year for another reprieve
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that ties back to what we alredy discussed
if your brain gets in stressful situations too much it will start to want to predict them
think about it on repetition
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So it'll just get worse?
no
it means u have to stabilize your life
set up a schedule
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I will