anxiety from the future

[anthonyd21]

Im an 18 year old about to leave out of state for college soon (in one week). everytime i think about it, i get saddened because its so far away from home, and so far away from my younger sister and family. i feel like i should stay home to be with my family, but at the same time i need to get the best education i can. in my mind, i i just think of horrible and sad scenarios that could happen to my family even though i try not to. i feel like i just cant move away to college. i love my family too much, i just want to be here for them. i get caught up with it and sometimes i just want to sleep so i wont have to think about it. so much stress is being added as the day i move gets closer. whats going on with me?

[anthonyd21]

i really appreciate your response. knowing that other people go thru the same thing and what i can do to help it really does calm me down. again thank you so much. i will take your words to heart.

[MMahon]

This is a stressful time in your life.  It is common for many in your situation to be experiencing what you are.   I went thru the same thing.  I was puking my brains out the day before going away to college for the first time.  I wanted to go away and looked forward to it and couldn't understand what was happening to me.  
There are a lot of 'unknowns' now, what will it be like, how will I do on my own, etc...
Your family will be just fine but you may find this period one of high anxiety for you as is already evident.  I strongly urge you to discuss your feelings with your folks.  Problems from anxiety frequently start at the age you are now and you will fare much better if you catch them early.  Most likely once you get to school, get settled and used to your surroundings you will start to feel better but there is nothiing to be lost by seeking help now.