homeschooling for anxiety disorder?

[kb1234]

i was wondering if anyone has been homeschooled because of there anxiety or panic disorder? i am getting homeschooled until i get more help with my disorder and i want to know how it helped you, or any thoughts and opinions yo have on it. i cannot handle going to school at the moment. my attacks are taking over everything and with school i have other options than to have to go and i until i get my anxiety and panic under control its what is going to be best for me.

[kb1234]

wow! thank you so much for that advice. my symptoms are litterally exactly the same as yours but the only thing i didnt see that you mentioned was not being able to breathe. i never ever feel like i can breathe right unless im doing physical activity which seems to help so much. i just feel like this disorder will never go away and it scares me. im 16 years old i shouldnt have something this bad controling my life. but thank you so much for the advice it helps to hear im not alone.

[blsdnsvd]

What symptoms are you experiencing??? I was diagnosed with anxiety back in 1997 after having to go through many medical tests and having to spend a week in the hospital thinking I was deathly ill.
I had to take a leave from work because of the symptoms that were disabling me physically. mine were: feeling faint, heart palpitations, nervousness, wobbly knees, blurriness, head fog, agraphobia, hot flashes...and there were more. I was afraid to sleep because i felt faint while i was sleeping. Extremely scary symptoms that kept me housebound for months and when i did go out, i couldn't go out alone. I truly understand what you are going through and just remember: one day at a time because that is what it will take. Start with therapy and med's if necessary and then learn step by step what it takes to control your symptoms. It will not happen overnight but it will happen. You must be strong and keep the faith. The only way to overcome anxiety symptoms are "mind over matter"......  

[kb1234]

i do agree with you, but having anxiety in school sets me back from getting the education i need. i am constantly side trrakced thinking about it and i have to leave the class room to deal with the attacks on a daily basis which just isn't working out. the homeschooling is temporary, i feel like i need to get into the therapy sessions and possibly get on the medication and in about two months i am going back to school. but other than therapy i do take dance which deffiantly helps the anxiety.

[nursegirl6572]

I would VERY strongly suggest you fighting as hard as you can, with therapy and whatever other treatments your doctor, parents, and you decide on, to get back IN school, the sooner the better.  Reason being, while I certainly recognize just how hard it is to face something that causes us great anxiety, you are only setting yourself up to start avoiding ANY anxiety-provoking situation, which is going to lead you down a fast track to agoraphobia, if you aren't already there in a big way.

The longer you avoid the place, or sitiation you fear, the harder and harder it gets by the SECOND to finally get to where you CAN face your fears. What are you doing to treat your anxiety, besides the homeschooling?  Are you in talk therapy?  Being that you're in school, I assume you're a teen...are you taking any medications?  Medications aren't really the best idea for teens and children, b/c of the serious adverse effects, but sometimes, if the situation warrants it, the use of meds under very close supervision can be considered.  

Start setting your goals, with the number one being getting back to school and staying there.  It will be the best thing you could do for your anxiety...not only for right now, but for YEARS to come!