Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
I've been dealing with panic attacks and anxiety for almost 2 years now. It hit me hard and fast when I was 19 and actually prevented me from going to college. I've come a long way since then. I've even managed to get a part time job (although my first day was spent heaving from anxiety). I feel like I'm getting ready to move on with my life and I've applied to a culinary arts program at a college in a nearby town.
I'm so excited to go to this school. I love to cook and I think I will do really well there. The only problem is that while I've been able to get my anxiety mostly under control as far as panic attacks go, my appetite is still a mess. When I'm anxious the thought of food makes me want to hurl. I actually couldn't eat more than a handfull of dry cheerios a day for a week when I first developed my disorder. I had to start drinking pediasure drinks. As you can probably tell this will be a pretty big obstacle while attending culinary school.
I was wondering if anyone else goes through this and if you do, can you give me some tips on how to get past this? I'd really apprciate it. Thank you.
I'm so excited to go to this school. I love to cook and I think I will do really well there. The only problem is that while I've been able to get my anxiety mostly under control as far as panic attacks go, my appetite is still a mess. When I'm anxious the thought of food makes me want to hurl. I actually couldn't eat more than a handfull of dry cheerios a day for a week when I first developed my disorder. I had to start drinking pediasure drinks. As you can probably tell this will be a pretty big obstacle while attending culinary school.
I was wondering if anyone else goes through this and if you do, can you give me some tips on how to get past this? I'd really apprciate it. Thank you.
As far as your appetite, one of two things happen to me. I either lose my appetite and will only eat a little something because my stomach will start to hurt, or I will eat too much. It's usually the first. I think that is good that you are drinking pediasure but maybe you should add boost or ensure to the mix as well. Just drink it down and you will get all of your vitamins and minerals. I hope that works for you. And good luck, you are going to do great in school. Hugs GB