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I’m a first year optometry student, currently in my second semester. I worked so hard to be in this position, spent years working as a tech and fell in love with this field. I also have anxiety/panic disorder that I’m medicated for (at max dose for my antidepressant), have had therapy for, etc. But since starting optometry school, my anxiety has escalated significantly, to the point that I’m constantly stressed and panicking, and it’s affecting my motivation in school. I was lucky enough to pass last semester, and I hoped that I’d feel more at ease this semester post-winter break, but I’m still anxious. It’s hard to study when I’m so burned out from just constantly feeling anxious, panicking on my commute, and the overall stress of being a student… A part of me regrets going to grad school now, because maybe I’m just not cut out for the stress that it entails.
Are there any students out there in similar situations, and how have you managed your anxiety symptoms? I’m scared I’m not going to pass this semester…and the thought of dropping out breaks my heart…but I’m worried I’m just not strong enough for this…
Are there any students out there in similar situations, and how have you managed your anxiety symptoms? I’m scared I’m not going to pass this semester…and the thought of dropping out breaks my heart…but I’m worried I’m just not strong enough for this…