Don't give up this is something you really want to do I know it may seem things won't get better but they will just take one day at a time that is all any of us can do...I will keep you in my prayers.

there is the pain of feeling uncomfortable and incompetent and the pain of regret. which is worse?

if i didnt feel this way i would complete my program...i just don't know how long to go on like this...i don't want to have any more regrets. i regret on missing out on a lot of things already.

If you would give up trying to control your thoughts you would have a chance to heal. Accepting the thoughts and just observing them from a distance is the way to heal.

Try it you'll like it.

Are you taking any meds or seeing a dr for this?

yes i have seen a doctor, they prescribed me meds, but i chose not to go that route. i am too afraid of side effects. i guess up to know i was hoping it would go away by itself.

I tried not taking meds too. I tried all kind of herbal suppliments and vitamins. I finally decided that I had plateaued and I wouldn't accept feeling this way any more. I want to be apart of life outside my home. Which is more important, the way you are feeling, going to school, or trying the meds? Please don't pick, the way I'm feeling. I understand being scared of meds and their side effects. I was for a long time. A friend told me don't read the side effects ever. Just take the med and if you don't feel right call the Dr. and try another med. If you feel good, follow up with your Dr. and let he/she know. You have so much to offer the world. Don't let anxiety rob you and others of the gifts you have to offer. You have accomplished so much, please don't give up. The world needs you.

Please seek out whatever kind of counseling that your school offers...having a kind ear to listen and let you know about a few options will help tremendously. Best Wishes.

The best thing to do is let your teachers know up front what you are experiencing so they will have a heads up on if you have to leave the room.
I was always so afraid. There are so many classes I had to retake because of my anxiety but I did finish. It was not easy. I didn't tell my teachers what was going on so I pretended everything was o.k. when it wasn't. I believe they will be understanding and try to help in every way.
I could not have gotten through school without the meds but you have to use your positive thoughts also. Its a combination of things you have to do to get through this and if I did it you can too. You are not alone. Good Luck and Don't Give Up.

If you stick with it, you'll eventually be able to control your body and mind. Make that your goal. I can relate in that I recently had a job that I had to force myself to go to everyday and thought of leaving due to anxiety. I stuck with it and lo and behold one day I felt fine and had no anxiety whatsoever. I've found that if you run away from your fears you just develop more. Try to have some faith in yourself. I bet you'll make a great teacher.

I have to say you people are wonderful with your wisom and encouragement words i cant reply
all is said and all is great words ...but ?

i know that feeling bout quiting ..perhaps Skhan ? if you sit down with a piece of Paper and write out the Pros & Cons ..of your thoughts and look at our ecomony the way it is feed more Positive into your thoughts is all i can add

There are many options besides quitting. Maybe you need a day off? Maybe you need to talk to a counselor at school (or out of school)? Hang in there. I hope that you are feeling better soon.

Belle & ECC had great advice. Thinking back to when my son was in college. He reached out for help and was put in touch with a college Dr. and counselor. They were great tools for him to use to get thru his rough time. Every experience helps make us the people we are. No pain, no gain. I believe you can do this. I wish I would have known I was having panic attacks before I quit my job. Maybe I would have stuck it out. It's so much harder if you quit and then try to go back. Just do the best you can. I think talking to your professors is a great idea. You might be surprised how helpful and understanding people really are.

I have anxiety/panic disorder as well. You really need to just get your hinny up and go the to an Internist or physiologist and get put on something that will take all of that dreaded feelings away, I mean right away! I am on Xanax .5mg a really low dose and I take Lexapro for any dark feelings. As soon as I started it. I was a new person. I got out of bed, and started wanting to join the living again. Joining groups again. You have to do this for yourself or your just going to go deeper into the dark hole your in and it will effect your entire life. Its not a failure in you anymore than my 39 surgeries are or my chronic pain I carry everyday, I just except it is an issue with me and I do what I have to do to make my life, enjoyable and fulfilling. Now, get on the phone and call a doc either or both kinds I suggested and do what you need for your body and get back to school! If you can't do it, call a friend to drag you to a doc and get some help! Don't give up on yourself when there is help out there.... or you will regret it later in your life. I know!