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9 Ways My Anxiety Held Me Back Freshman Year

My anxiety held me back from doing so much my freshman year, and I regret all of it.

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With school starting again I have been reminded daily of the things I never did as a freshman entering college. It wasn't because I was not interested in these events, I was too scared to go and I often felt held back.

I felt as though my anxiety was literally holding me back from doing the things I wanted to do, and it really sucked.

I missed the solar eclipse, which was an amazing opportunity and looked so fun.

I missed school sponsored events (that included free food and t-shirts).

College Fair

I missed out on the opportunity to make new friends.

Instead of using my meal plan I made food in my dorm (and spent way too much money).

Ramen

I didn't hang out with my friends as much, it made me feel isolated and like they didn't like me (even though they did).

I hardly ever used the library, which made studying hard as I only did it in my dorm room.

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I didn't join ANY clubs or student organizations, instead I watched my friends have fun in them.

Clubs

I didn't go to the Rec Center for fitness classes even though I desperately wanted too.

Work Out

I didn't participate in events with the Honor's College, which would have connected me with friends and the program.

Honors College

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