Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired....

Hi again

I am sorry to hear that school is still troubling you...it sounds as if this is the toughest place for you to be, so preparing for it is probably going to be helpful in you feeling better when you are there.

Knowing ahead of time that this is going to be a challenge might just be enough to quiet your symptoms. I really struggle in church, (of all places!) I think it has something to do with the fluorescent lighting...but I know going in to it, that it is a challenge for me, so I can more easily ignore my symptoms.

Doing breathing/relaxation exercises before, during and even after school may help as well. Also, envisioning positive outcomes, such as having a comfortable/symptomless day will be beneficial.

I hope that you start to have a better time soon. The more positive experiences you have while there, the less your mind and body will perceive school as a threatening place, and things should improve.

Good luck and keep posting!

S.C.

I am sure that you will!

But no panicking during your speech tomorrow...that would just be too much irony!...of course if you did, you could just play it off and say "See how well I just simulated a panic attack for you?"

I have to do a lot of public speaking for my job...and at times I have felt anxiety trying to take over, but the adrenline kicks in and gets you through. You'll have to make sure that you do something calming afterwards, so that you don't catch the fallout of it afterwards, but keeping that in mind...you'll rock your speech for sure!

Let us know how it goes tomorrow, okay?

S.C.