A university student shared how he/she feels overwhelmed by school within the first semester of enrolling.
The netizen shared that he/she would feel anxious in the new environment and feels demotivated and sluggish, breaking out in cold sweat and becoming breathless from panicking.
Here is the full story:
“Am I the only one who feels this way since starting university?
In the past year, I constantly feel anxious. Especially in new environment. On my first day of physical lessons, I found myself unable to sleep the night before.
Panic attack
Then when I reached campus and could not find my class, I was in cold sweat and found myself breathless from panicking.I cannot seem to focus.
I constantly study one module with my head thinking about another module that has an upcoming exam too. I end up toggling between subjects and lose my focus easily.
I also find myself very demotivated and sluggish. Despite putting in more effort this semester, I feel like I am everywhere.
Afraid of being a disappointment
A lot of things that used to bring joy to me no longer does. I no longer enjoy playing my mobile games. I no longer enjoy netflix/YouTube. I no longer enjoy sports. Because it feels like I don’t have the time.
Then there’s this constant fear of disappointing others. When I don’t do well, my first concern is disappointing my professors, my parents or others who have put effort in me. I don’t want them to feel sad because I didn’t do well.
I hope second half of sem 1 will be better. Hang in there everyone!”
Editor’s note: No shame in seeking help for mental health struggles, hang in there!