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Posted 5/13/2015 2:03 AM (GMT 0)
im a 14 year old girl with anxiety/a panic disorder. I go see a therapist every week and it doesn't help much. My anxiety started 5 months ago because of soccer. I thought nothing of it at first. Every day i had soccer i would cry and have a weird feeling in my stomach and shake. I recently quit soccer because of this. I have played it for 11 years. Now i am trying drama which is very new to me. At first i enjoyed it. Now it is one of the main causes for my panic attacks. Its not that i have stage fright, it just stresses me out. Every day i have it, i cry, shake, am easily irratated, have a weird feeling in my stomach and become way over emotional. I want to quit so badly but I've already quit soccer. My dad is super strict and would kill me if i quit and my mom would be so disappointed. My mom knows i have anxiety but just doesnt get it. My dad just thinks its a "phase". Ever since i started drama my anxiety has been so high. Im now highly irritated, emotional, and tired. Its come to a point where i cry every night because i dont want to go to rehearsal. I dont know what to do. I try to like it but it never works. Its not fun waking up every day with anxiety being the first thing you're feeling. I just want it to go away or at least decrease and the only way to do that is to quit. I dont want to disappoint my parents, fellow drama students, and my drama teacher. Its hard to explain how terrible i feel in text but this is as best as i can do. Please answer as soon as possible, i rreally hate these panic attacks
Posted 5/13/2015 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sammim and welcome!
I am so sorry to hear about your anxiety, and feelings of stress about your extra curricular activities.
Sometimes dealing with the demands of life/the things we HAVE to do... AND anxiety is simply all we have the energy and reserves for. Anything extra can just be too much to handle, right?
Have you talked about this with your therapist? He/she knows you much better, and has a clearer picture than we do of course...and should be able to advise you between pushing past your anxiety and seeing this drama team through...
...or scaling down so you can fully and comfortably work on your anxiety management.
If he/she decides the latter is a better choice...then you will have your therapist in your corner when it is time to tell your parents that you want to pull back.
For now, I am going to post the link for our Resources. It is full of great self help coping skills that are easy and effective for lowering stress. Practice them daily, and see how they help.;)

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Post with us anytime. We understand what you are going through, and are here to support you anytime!
Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/13/2015 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
I had a good friend that had a problem much like yours, after a lot of therapy it came to light that she
was afraid to make a mistake or look bad in front of her pears, i wish i could help more so i will make
one suggestion, please go to the school nurse and talk to her, she can be a lot of help, especially when
you decide to discuss it with your parents, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 5/13/2015 9:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear you have been dealing with anxiety/panic we can all relate to what you are going through so your not alone.

I am pleased to hear you are seeing a therapist as it really is important to talk to someone about how you are feeling. Are you doing CBT with your therapist? If not ask them about it as it gets the best results when dealing with anxiety.

Keep us posted

Hibee
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