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Feeling down again lately
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I understand how you feel unfortunately. I struggled quite badly with social anxiety, and I will never forget the irrational overwhelming fear of sitting in maths class unable to open my pencil case because the zip would be too loud. Silly things like that can take over. I'm so sorry you're experiencing these feelings.
It's unfortunate that the MA student didn't respond more empathetically and the lack of understanding in the employability session. I guess it's important to remind yourself that we can only control how we respond to the situation, not how other people do so. In times like that I often remind myself that it is not a reflection of my abilities, just their lack of understanding for my needs. And that's okay, because not everyone n life will understand. That's why it's important that we take our perspective from struggling with these issues, and use them to help those around us.
Coping mechanisms are difficult to use. Sometimes we forget because the moment is so overwhelming, sometimes there's a sense of comfort in our own familiar distress, and sometimes they simply do not work. There are many reasons why it can be hard to move forward. Even if it's good advice, it won't make your problems magically disappear. Remember no to feel guilty about not using the coping technique, just try to remember to do so when you can, or perhaps discuss this with the wellbeing team who suggested it.
Hope you start to feel a bit better over the next coming days. Let me know if i can help with anything
It's important to remember that you have the right to have your emotions and that it's okay to express them. Others' opinions do not define your worth or abilities. You can choose to share the feelings to the people who you want to and are comfortable to share with.
Anxiety can be the worst! I can relate to that, it feels like it takes so much willpower to try and do a task because of it and it can be really overwhelming at times. Its great that you manage to push through and do it eventually though and you have to give yourself credit for that, even small steps is still progress
Its not nice when you are feeling like this and other just do not understand, this is not a reflection of yourself in anyway, not everyone will have the same experiences with anxiety as you so probably are unable to relate. Its important to always do what is best for you and what feels right, if a coping mechanism is not working for you then I would try speaking with the wellbeing team again to see if they can suggest other options for you as not the same method will work for everyone.
Hope things get better for you soon, we are always hear for you