Symptoms Of Anxiety Analysis

I have experienced symptoms of anxiety for the last few years, however, it has progressively gotten worse during my first year studying at Loughborough. It was within weeks after starting university on 27/9/16 when my anxiety issues started to have an adverse affect on my studies and social life.

On a daily basis I experience feelings like I’m constantly being watched and judged by other people, which has made it difficult for me to even leave my room and go outside. Not only has this problem affected my attendance of lectures, there have been instances in the past where I’ve avoided going shopping despite not having any food, until I could go out with a friend. As a result of my anxiety, I have become more reclusive, spending most of the day in my room in order to avoid uncomfortable situations. …show more content…
This problem is usually exacerbated in the run up towards important deadlines and exam dates. Not being able to sleep properly hinders my productivity during the day and has prevented me from revising efficiently due to poor concentration and fatigue. These problems have also made it difficult for me to comfortably sit exams in the Dan Maskell Tennis Centre as I find myself unable to stay calm and concentrate due to the large number of people sitting around