I've just completed my degree at the age of 40 and been accepted onto a Masters. However, I have days where I feel paralysed with fear and think I can't go through with it. Other days I feel empowered but I'm so scared I'll back out of it due to my immense fear.
My degree was with the OU so it was distance learning. This is at a brick uni. I'm great around people and usually the chattiest one in the room (people still can't believe I suffer with such great anxiety) but my days lead me into a spiral that I can't get out of. I just fear it all so much. The thought of going to uni, getting a job afterwards..
I've also been accepted to do some voluntary work and although I've been through the recruitment etc, I'll be terrified on my first day of training.
I'm aware that what I have is an anticipation anxiety. Does anyone know how to get through this as I've tried everything from distractions to meditation and nothing works. The dread is just so great. I know I'll get through it, I always do but it's just getting too much now, this constant anticipation dread.
Thanks guys