good ways to get rid of anxiety over school?

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I have major anxiety over school. It's so bad that i have depression. My depression isn't just from anxiety but I think my depression will lessen if I get rid of my anxiety. I get an anxiety attack every night except friday night and saturday night. I have one every morning as soon as I wake up (between 5 and 6) untill about 8:30 (towards the end of spanish class. I talk to a therepist every week, she's given me calming tecniques but none of them seem to work for me. I'm also afraid that i'm becoming anorexic because whenever I eat I feel like i'm going to be sick. I'm eating today because i'm not at school. And i'm not sure if i'm going to eat dinner tonight because tomorrows friday and I still have school. I'm possibly starting online school after the trimester (so about December 5th, today's November 17). I have fairly good grades and plenty of friends. My family is average, meaning they sometimes argue but for the most part are a loving and supportive family. P.S I live with my grandparents (my dad's parents) and my younger brother whos only about a year and a half younger than me. PLEASE HELPP!!! P.S The only tea I drink is green tea with 2 tbs of sugar, if that makes a difference. Also I'm a 15 year old female if that also makes a difference.

Update:

P.S I've lost about 14 pounds in the last month from barely eating anything. I'm not doing this on purpose, I just would rather feel hungry at school then feel like i'm going to be sick. Also I have a fear of throwing up especially in public.

Update 2:

P.P.S When i have an anxiety attack my symptoms are:

severe nausea

chills and/or hot flashes

sweaty palms

shakiness

my heart starts to beat really fast

And I can't concentrate on ANYTHING

Update 3:

P.P.P.S my doctor refuses to give me medication for my anxiety and depression. She says there is more of a risk of suicide with medication. Even though my 14 year old sister is on anti-depressants.

Anonymous · Answer

The symptoms you have listed are classic depression with anxiety. Depression is related not only to what is happening in your life, it is a chemical imbalance that can be corrected with the right meds. Does your insurance require you to have a referral to see a specialist? If you don't know just call the number on the back of the insurance card and they will be happy to tell you. If you don't need a referral, make an appointment with a psychiatrist. They are the experts with prescribing the medications needed for this. If you need a referral, next time you see your doctor take the list of symptoms you listed in your question and ask for a referral to a psychiatrist. Good luck.

Colin · Answer

Try to be more health you need to eat being health is very important and it affects your health very much so. Also try to exercise it can help. I was seeing a therapist when I was younger and she helped a lot but what cured me of my anxiety was a product panic away. It did a step by step program that helped me a lot but its not for everyone. I hope that you can work things out I know it is tough now but hopefully it will get better as you get older. I will leave a link to my story below I hope that everything turns out alright for you.

Smiley · Answer

You should go to ur doctor in see if you can get some medications

? · Answer

i think you should change therapists..every therapist is different maybe you can find a better one or just tell her/him that nothing is working.. you have to be honest to get the help that you need..

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