Question Posted Wednesday August 19 2009, 11:42 pm
I get so nervous if I go into something new or with any kind of big change. Nervous to the point where I throw up. I feel sick at my stomach and get nervous and I stress out to my breaking point over things that shouldn't do this to me. It has happened to me before..and this time I'm starting college in a few days..leaving my friends and family and its scaring me.
Has anyone else ever felt this much anxiety over something as small as this? Any advice to calm the nerves and better adjust to any new situations?
Starting college isn't a small thing, it's a huge thing, it's very new, so theres no wonder your having panic attacks about it.
I would suggest you see your GP for some advice (even even just call them on the phone), you wont have to go on tablets, especially as it's not regular panic attacks, an dif you get offerd them you can turn them down.
Try Rescue Remedy and natural oils to help you, i have rescue remedy when i'm having a panic attack, and also lavender roll on and soothing smelling salts, available at health shops or online.
Not sure where your living but here in UK we have tablets called Kalms (probably have something similar in outer countries), they are just something you can take as and when you need it, if you have a stressful day coming up, my grandma swears by them as she gets nervous about going in to town and they take away her nerves.
Also make sure you have a comfort bag with you when your going to be doing something that makes you panic. You can use your handbag, just keep a bottle of water in it to help when you feeling sick, rescue remedy (i use drops, there are also sprays and pastilles), soothing oils, your phone, some tissue (just incase you are sik), a puzzle book for distraction (a must in the fight againt panic). and a pen. You might want a paper bag too incase you hyperventilate.
I also have a note book with simple instructions of what to do if im having a panic attack, because its hard to think of anything.
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