Decision about future anxiety

[Pamelawoolen]

My daughter has suffered from severe anxiety for years, sees a psychologist and in some ways is getting better but is currently struggling with anxiety about what she should do after she finishes year 12 (in four weeks time). She wants to go to the US to do competitive cheerleading(she has been doing this successfully in Australia for the last 10 years and to hopefully go to Uni there(but not sure what she wants to study). Although she was born in Australia, she is a US citizen and wants to explore possibilities over there so it is a "doable" option. However, she is terrified about any decision she makes. She does online/distance education because mainstream school was too daunting for her with her anxiety. At this stage, she has refused to go on any medication, even though it has been recommended for her. She is beginning to see that this might help her as she becomes so "stuck" to do anything when she "spirals" down that path. We have talked with her about the fact that she doesn't have to make a decision right away but this doesn't seem to help her any. While we are trying to get her calmed down and in to see her psychologist as well as GP(to discuss medication), I just thought I would see if anyone would have any suggestions as to what might help her. Thanks for any advice...A very concerned mom.

[white knight]

Hi, welcome

Anxiety is a serious illness and like other disorders needs short and long term strategies as well as all other treatments working together to bring about some level of recovery. Miss one out be it meds, therapy, diet, relaxation etc and it can restrict the process.

Then there is common anxiety that we all experience. Even excitement can be confused with anxiety as I've had.

The final thing I'd like to share is threads that can help

Please google these-

Beyondblue topic anxiety, how I eliminated it

Youtube Prem Rawat Maharaji sunset

(And many more videos by Maharaji)

By the way, I left home 4 days after my 17th birthday to join the Air Force. A big leap but adventure I didnt regret.

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TonyWK