Do they allow face shields?
Do they allow face shields?
I struggled with the face mask to start with - it triggered my nocturnal panic attacks. I just kept experimenting with different ones until I settled on what that I could tolerate. I also put a few drops of essential oil on them so I'm getting some therapy while I'm wearing them. Lavender to keep me calm and ginger when I feel sick.
A thought is harmless unless we believe it.
The support teacher sounds very kind and empathetic and if she can get your Mum on board with your anxiety in general and how she could help you by not putting too much pressure on you then this would be a start. She may not know just how much she is contributing to your anxiety and this could be a breakthrough moment. I really hope so. The mask issue has brought it all to the surface in my opinion. At least now there will be communication between home and school and you have the support teacher on your side and helping you.
Well done for taking the first step.
I was going to suggest wearing the masks at home to get used to them if you can. Anxiety aside, they're still a good idea right now. If you can't, no biggie.
Dealing with the underlying anxiety has to be priority I think. It's not hard to find ways to deal with it, it just requires a bit of lateral thinking as the solution is often the opposite of what you think you want to do.
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