Dear canary:

“Having such horrible anxiety is exhausting… I also dissociate… it’s been interfering heavily with my school work!..  I had to miss important classes because of it and I have been getting such horrible grades.. I don’t know how to balance my mental health with school…  I wish my university had more accommodations for me, as well as support…  I’m physically and mentally exhausted!!!!!!“-

-it may sound like advising you to add something to your schedule is not a good idea, because you are already so exhausted, but I think that it is a good idea that you add exercise to your day and make it a daily routine. Daily exercise will lessen your daily anxiety, and in so doing, you will have more energy (not less) to focus on your studies every day.

If your university has a gym, you can use it for a fast walk on the  treadmill, or for a swim in a heated pool, if one is available; a time that is the least crowded at the gym will be best for you. Or a jog outside, at a time  least crowded can do the trick. If your university offers individual or group counseling or support groups, that will be excellent for you!

Please feel free to post here anytime, vent and get things off your chest!

anita