privatepanic
14-05-11, 23:17
Hi,
I'm just finishing my first year of Uni and it's been a bit of a nightmare in terms of having panic attacks. I get them most in crowded places, such as lecture theatres, and this has really affected my attendance. I haven't been able to stay in a lecture for more than 20 minutes the whole time I've been at uni, since September. Recently they've been happening in other situations too, like when I'm driving, and now I'm feeling worried about going to seminars because I think that it might happen there and people will notice.
So I'm wondering if anyone else reading this is a student, and if so how do you cope with it? I have exams coming up but I feel as if I haven't learnt anything at all because I've missed so much despite trying hard to keep up. I have considered dropping out of uni but I really don't want to because the job I want to do requires me to complete this degree. I'd be really grateful if anyone can offer any advice.
Lucy
I'm just finishing my first year of Uni and it's been a bit of a nightmare in terms of having panic attacks. I get them most in crowded places, such as lecture theatres, and this has really affected my attendance. I haven't been able to stay in a lecture for more than 20 minutes the whole time I've been at uni, since September. Recently they've been happening in other situations too, like when I'm driving, and now I'm feeling worried about going to seminars because I think that it might happen there and people will notice.
So I'm wondering if anyone else reading this is a student, and if so how do you cope with it? I have exams coming up but I feel as if I haven't learnt anything at all because I've missed so much despite trying hard to keep up. I have considered dropping out of uni but I really don't want to because the job I want to do requires me to complete this degree. I'd be really grateful if anyone can offer any advice.
Lucy