by Alyssa For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with anxiety. It had been fairly minor as a kid, but really ramped up when I got to my final year of high school.
There’s already a ton of pressure put on you at that time – you’re made to believe that the rest of your life will be determined by a set of exams and your whole worth as a person comes down to how well you do.
I was so terrified of disappointing anyone or not getting the marks for admission into the university courses I wanted that I started having panic attacks, mood swings, and really intense stomach cramps.
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