Welcome to the student stories page! Here you'll find the stories of students in middle and high school with anxiety. Everyone's story is different, but here are a few. Remember, You aren't alone in this fight! Feel free to share your own story! Go to the contact box at the bottom of the page to send in your story, or send an email to onxietystories@gmail.com.
Story 1:
Having anxiety doesn't mean something is wrong with you, or that you don't deserve to have social interactions. I've suffered from a thrilling combo of anxiety and depression, which is amazingly fun as you might imagine. It's really easy to feel like you aren't worth anything or you don't belong, but that's not true at all. Everyone deserves to have something they love and feel like they belong in that. Anxiety is overwhelming. It doesn't show up when you need it before a big test- until moments before, when it completely takes over your system and keeps you from remembering your studies. Just keep in mind that you have a right to feel however you feel, and it will get better, even if you don't think so. You are your biggest judge, so don't be afraid to be yourself. It will make you happier. The people who matter don't care, and the people who care don't matter. Take a deep breath. I love you!
Story 2:
I'm a teen from Dallas and I've been feeling very anxious about everything recently. I don't want to jump to conclusions or talk to anyone about it, because it might just be a passing thing. I moved recently and I feel really bad that I had to leave all my friends behind and I don't want to try and make more friends. I feel like they might judge me, and I don't want to be that weird kid who cries in class or wears stupid mom jeans or whatever.
Response:
It's good that you're acknowledging these feelings as you have them. While it may pass, it's still good to tell someone about how you feel. Let them know that it might pass, but if it doesn't and it gets worse, it's always good to have someone on your side. On that note, if it doesn't go away, don't ignore it. Talk to a trusted adult, school counselor, or a doctor about the situation and they can help you handle it! There will be lots of opportunities to make friends, and you can find someone who will understand how you feel. There is no shortage of people you would be happy to help you! Remember, you aren't alone in your experience.
