seriously need major help :(

Hello, are you on any meds for this? If you just started meds it will take awhile for them to kick in. Maybe you can do your school work at home till you start feeling better. Hugs hun, you found the right place here, we can educate you so you know how to handle this anxiety.

You have been diagnosed with anxiety right? What about depression?

Hi Shay and welcome.

I am so sorry to hear of all you are going through...I know how difficult it is, so you are understood and not alone here!

Is your therapist your school counselor...or a private practice professional? How long have you been attending sessions regularly?

Besides practicing the breathing techniques, do you have other coping techniques that you employ? Journaling, CBT worksheets, positive mantras, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, ect...can all be combined to help break the cycle of anxiety and panic.

If your school counselor is not the one helping you...can you reach out to him/her? The more help you have the better! 

Below are some links that I think could be helpful to you as far as self help goes.

Practicing these daily will help.

Can you also ask your therapist about getting started on some CBT material/worksheets to help you with reducing your worried thoughts...which will in turn reduce you anxiety. (CBT=Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an effective method of treating anxiety/panic.)

Trying these things should help you progress.:) Keep posting with us as well for support. We care and are here to listen anytime!

Scaredy Cat

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/panic.asp

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

I went through the same exact thing in high school, you are not alone :) Aside from speaking with a school counselor during my free periods, I also saw a psychologist (not part of the school) as well. My psychologist has more training and education and she helped me a lot!

What I was able to do was work out a plan for completing school. My parents, psychologist and principal all talked and we created this plan where I would go for half days instead of full days because they overwhelmed me so much. Teachers cannot hold severe anxiety against you!!

Also, in HS I went on a low dose of Celexa which really helped get me through the tough times.