does that really work? i mean its a good idea i think. i just dont like the idea of being treated differently and people at the school thinking im this weakling who cant help herself. my mum wont let me take any kind of anxiety medication (she says im too young) so i just feel stuck. school pushes my anxiety up every day and i come really close to worse panic attacks than this one.

I have a few questions...how old are you? Do you have anyone besides your mom that you could take to about seeing a doctor for some help with the anxiety?
If I were you, I'd reach out to my teachers and let them know what is going on with you; they may be able to help in ways that no one else can.

hi thanks so much for replying. I'm 13 and I have been to the doctor for anxiety and seen a therapist, but they both wanted to start medication which my mum is against (she says I'm too young to take medication). without accepting a prescription the therapist basically said there wasn't much she could do so I stopped going. I only had like 4 sessions with her. It's about to be the summer holidays (todays actually my last day for 6 weeks) and in September I should get different teachers at least in some lessons. so maybe that will be a good time to talk to the school... but I can't do that on my own my anxiety is way too bad. I'll talk to my mum about what you said and maybe she and my dad can talk to the school/teachers so at least they know. thanks again for replying :)

I am sorry that happened to you, I know what it is like to have a break down and you are very brave to put it out there. I have PAD panic attack disorder. I get SUPER bad panic attacks that hurt for no reason. I am very sorry that happened to you. I have some advice, even though it might sound cheesy, please know that you are never alone you will always have people who support you. When you are in a panic attack I have four steps for you. acknowledge,be aware of your emotions, think that it will pass, and then laugh about it, life is always easier when you laugh.

thank you for replying :) its definitely good to know that im not the only one. i will try and take your advice too.

You're not alone! I've had anxiety attacks and panic attacks since I was a kid. Both are anything but fun. From my understanding anxiety attacks are brought on by events and panic attacks come out of nowhere and feel like a medical emergency is happening.

For anxiety attacks it helps to understand what you're feeling when it happens. In my case I felt shame and guilt. I thought if I was being yelled at it meant I did something wrong and if I did something wrong that meant I was bad. So I had to learn that my worth doesn't come from living up to others expectations. It doesn't come from being pretty or smart or talented. Just being yourself is enough. And believe you're enough by learning why you're enough. There's many articles online you can look up that will support this and help clarify.

I’m not sure if that’s how you feel or not and you can relate. But I do know that mentally stepping back and reminding yourself that you’re okay and breathing helps. And if you flat out cry, that’s okay too. I'm sorry, but being yelled at is jolting and is meant to evoke fear. So, yeah. Ya normal in my book!

If you talk with your teachers ahead of time and any of them lack care or understanding. See if you can switch teachers. It’s worth a shot.

For panic attacks I’d recommend excusing yourself to the school nurse. These come out of nowhere and mimic medical conditions so you need to be under watch and care.

And finally, bless you for dealing with school. It’s beyond tough!