I can't be believe you did that.

Do you get a lot of rest? Sometimes the lack of rest can make way off balance.

Do you eat a lot of junk? Sugar is bad for energy and concentration.

I had extreme nerves in class, but they were because I didn't think I could listen or keep up with the reading well, in the end, I failed all my classes.
If you had tried everything to get yourself together and nothing worked, maybe quitting was best, you said you didn't want to waste money.

What are your plans now?

I can understand the need to quit. I had to quit working a couple of years ago and thought this year would be good to go back to college, but I may have to quit again too. I'm so anxious and upset all the time that i am barely getting to school and when I do my anxiety is so bad I can't concentrate.
You made the best choice that works for you now. you can always go back when you are feeling better.

Focus on the present and do what you feel is best right now. You can't change the past so let it go. Worrying about the future does not help either. Just focus on today and what you can do today. Exercise is good. Positive affirmation is good. Working is good. Seeing a therapist is good. Do you see all the good choices you are making? Please don't beat yourself up about one decision. Focus on the positive. You can take courses online if school is important.

Sounds like you took a much needed break. Your sanity and health are what really matter. You can always go back to school when you are feeling better. I hope things improve for you quickly!

I can relate to you 110% I somehow managed to finish school to get my LPN but not without issues...I was in the Er constantly...I had panic attacks EVERY day and I mean EVERY day. There were times clinicals were an hour away and I wasn't sure what I was going to do. Some how some way I got through it all. BUT my issue now is that I wish to receive my RN and I really can not go through all that again. I don't know how I did it the last time but now I just can't do it. Every class I was sitting there just so anxious...it was crazy. I don't know how I passed and how I learned. I did a lot of studying at home where I was more comfortable and when I was in class my mind really wasn't there. Have you considered taking some online courses? That might help you with some basics classes. That is what I am looking into now. I wish you the best

Yes, heading into a new environment is hard... let me tell ya.. I just signed up to school... after graduated from HS over 20 years ago!!! LOL YOU CAN DO IT!!! :)

Who says anxiety + depression has won?? Now that is in your head :) You're strong, young and have a bright future ahead. Don't give it up. How about getting a funny or inspiring audio book for your drive? Maybe it can help you from thinking about the new school during your drive? :)

Oh no! I'm so sorry :(

I can completely understand how this happened, as I am afraid of the same thing happening to me. Was it just the stress of the driving and sitting in class, or the course load as well? I am also commuting, and I'm about 20 minutes away, and I also have trouble sitting through classes, but I'm afraid of the work getting too hard. I just started.

Anyway, this is not the end of your life. I promise. Take the rest of the year, or semester, and focus on getting yourself better. Take as much time as you can to help yourself become better. Maybe start driving in smaller increments or take some private lessons to help you feel more confident. That is what helped me to get more comfortable with driving. Maybe there is a community college that is closer to you where you can go for a semester starting in January, to get some credits and then eventually go back? You could probably even go as a part time student, just to start getting yourself more comfortable with classes. Listen to your heart and don't do something that you really don't think you will be able to handle, but also don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone a little bit. Keep going to therapy and just focus on getting better. It's your life and anxiety doesn't control you. I know it sometimes feels like it does, but it doesn't.

And lastly, anxiety and depression may have won this battle, but they won't win the war. By quitting school, you will be able to focus on getting better, and hopefully going back and being better than ever.

Im sorry you had to quit school. I have been going through school since the end of 2009 for Medical Assisting, I would be done by now but I took two quarters off myself, actually one of the quarters I took off was because of my horrible anxiety, i just felt like I needed a break and then when I wanted to go back the next quarter I had to pay a bunch of money to go back and we were moving at the time so I did not go...But im back in now and im about to graduate and it feels really great, but im extremely nervous about starting my externing, i will be working in doctors offices and I hope I don't forget things and I hope I can handle the load...Sometimes it just takes time to do the things we really need and want to do. You will find your way back.

There are support groups on DS for college and high school stress.

This is a link to the one for college students:

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/College-Stress/support-group

This is another link for a different site for college students:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/college-life/

I'm gonna take a different perspective from the other members. I think what you feel is completely normal. I don't know if it was your idea or your parents, but driving an hour away is unreasonable for your emotional health. My commute to work is an hour, I'm used to it, and it still drives me crazy sometimes.

College is an experience in which it helps to have a good support network. Making friends or living on or close to campus will help. At this point in September, I'm guessing that you already have paid tuition and probably can't get a full refund but do what you feel is best. Good luck.

You could always try and do online classes instead of the actual drive to class. :)

thank you everyone so much for your advice ! i def needed to hear some postive inspiration! i plan on going back next semester and being able to handle anything. i am taking each day as it comes :) these replies made me feel so much better xoxoxo i hope everyone can feel better and take baby steps into becoming anxiety free!

Hi,

I am sorry that it was so difficult and caused so much anxiety. Your parents are probably concerned that you will not decide to return to class, later on. It is important to take care of yourself, definitely. Sometimes there are other solutions, besides the traditional school option.

I have a suggestion. I am taking classes online. I realize that it might not work for every situation, but I really love it. You need self-discipline, because there is not the regular schedule The benefits are no commuting, and you have a chance to really think about what you want to say before you say it. There is quite a bit of flexibility, too. A lot of universities are offering online options. It is just a suggestion and you could start with just one class to see how it goes, but it might take some of the strain off. Good Luck with whatever you decide. I am attending Southern New Hampshire University (even though I live in Connecticut). They do have traditional classes on campus but also lots of online choices. The university that you were attending might offer the same.

Your anxiety will not win in the long run. You just realized it was beating you down right now, but you will find a solution. Keeping you in prayer.

Anxiety and depression didn't win. In fact it it the other way around. Anxiety and depression don't WANT you to stop and take a break. They want you to keep driving yourself into the ground, remaining completely stressed out and feeling overwhelmed. That is how they thrive.
You choosing to allow yourself to regroup and to heal is the best possible thing you could have done for yourself. The only harm that could come would be if you don't use this time properly. Allow yourself to rest and relax for a month or two and really pamper yourself and show yourself that the world isn't a scary place. But then after that, you have to pick yourself up and slowly start getting back into the world again. Good luck!