experiencing anxiety in regards to the unknown

[bananaboat05]

hi everyone, im 19 years old and ive recently been accepted into my dream uni course. im very excited for this new chapter but as im lying in bed, (the night before orientation) i begin to feel so overwhelmed by it. my heart is racing, i develop asthma attacks, i get a weird sensation in my stomach and then i just burst out crying.

ive always struggled with new situations such as starting high school, starting uni, starting at a new job etc. i also struggle a lot with staying away over night from my mum however i think this stems from being hospitalised for 6 months when i was 5years old.

am i the only one who struggles big time with new situations and gets worked up about the unknown?? i meditate, exercise regularly and eat well but it only helps me a bit. they work for a small period but the anxiousness creeps back in...

[smallwolf]

Just a quick reply at the moment...

Whether it is a new job, study, or a customer problem while it is unknown it can be quite nerve-wracking. Then as we (read I) understand what is required it can get a bit easier. I will tend to think about the negatives and the worst things that can happen.

But new things can be also be new opportunities or new experiences.

Have you tried mindful type exercises?

Tim

[bananaboat05]

thank you for such a quick reply!! i start uni next week and i have been excited right up until now. this is something ive wanted to do ever since i was 4 so the fact that i cant embrace it fully, is very disappointing. i have tried mindfulness exercises but alot of the time i find myself unconsciously scratching the palm of my hand. ive had many big sores form on my hand from this.

i wanted to go into this new chapter without feeling like this i thought i had it under control