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Feeling nervous all the time, how to relax?
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I have this sick feeling in my mouth and this lump in my dry throat, it’s really horrible and is affecting me badly (I nearly skipped uni today as I felt so bad. I still didn't go to the first lecture though otherwise I know I would have been sick or had some kind of panic attack), I have had this feeling since about Thursday last week however yesterday and today its really bad! (Yesterday night more so). I keep having to swallow this lump, like it’s stuck in my mouth/throat (however, nothing is actually stuck, it’s just a feeling) otherwise I’m going to gag. I suffer from anxiety and I think it’s all just down to this (I remember I had it when I was younger at school) but I haven’t had this for a long time. Nothings really happened as such to make me feel all nervous like this (for example I don’t have an exam coming up) but I think it’s just the coursework dates (even though I’m up to date and not falling behind) and I know I have to do a couple of presentation in front of the whole class soonish (which I’m terrible at! No matter how much I practice, when I get up there I’m a bag of nerves and forget everything; I might purchase those calming spray things soon though). There’s a few things going on at home too, although nothing major but i'm thinking of quiting uni as I do not enjoy it so I think that is contributing to it as it is making me think about my life (like if I quit, i'd have to get a job obviously and then its which job and what will I do about my parents if I quit and should I move out, etc etc). But yeah, I really hate this sick, lumpy feeling so is there any advice on how to try and be more relaxed so this can go away? I am organised with uni, I’ve done a list of when the coursework is due in and how many words it is so I’m on top of it and not ignoring it (although when I look at it I freak out haha). I wonder if there is anything to help me (I don't mean a hot bath either for 30mins relaxation, I kind of do that already) or something to just stop me from freaking and thinking all these scary thoughts (job, parents etc).
Sorry this was kind of long, I never mean it to be but it always turns out like that haha.
EDIT: I have had less of an appetite but am still eating normally.
Sorry this was kind of long, I never mean it to be but it always turns out like that haha.
EDIT: I have had less of an appetite but am still eating normally.
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This kind of feeling is perfectly normal almost everyone experiences it sometimes,if it is really becoming a problem then there are a few things you can try.
Get up a little earlier and get some exercise. I have been told that this can improve general mental activity and increase ones positive attitudes.
Eat a good breakfast of cerial (avoid Coffee) it's a stimulent and will add to this 'hightened feeling'. Remember fear, excitement and anticipation 'feel' very similar.
Sometimes we experience these emotions 'on their own' sometimes we get a mix of them. If you feel excited about your course and are anticipating an exciting time. but have just a little bit of fear of 'cocking things up' it may feel like a panic attack. So try thinking through what you are feeling carefully.