Can anxiety make you over emotional?

[j17c27]

Can anxiety make you over emotional? I have a lot going on...I have 2 weeks before I leave for college, my best friends Ive known before kindergarden are leaving...it seems like every little think upsets me and im feeling emotions to the extreme right now and im wondering if this can be caused by anxiety...I have bad anxiety in the mix of all these overwhelming emotions.  Particuarly today Im like, beyond neurotic and getting mad over the slightest comment and depressed over the littlest things.

[Intellectualwarrior]

Anxiety can drain your energy and what happens is  you become over stimulated. Look at it like the mind multi-tasking. Normally cleaning house, listening to the news, or family problems is easy to handle because you can all hold them in your hand. When you suffer from an anxiety disorder or have a panic attack your adding like 10 balls into your hand and it overflows and things start falling..then of course you beat yourself up because you can't function as effective as you use too. This adds to the anxiety so now you have anxiety and anger and disappointment at yourself with everything else then you lash out on someone. Your more grouchy, less tolerant even snapping at people..then of course you feel regret and remorse for your outburst just another ball added to the pile...its overstimilation and 1)have compassion for yourself 2) take a break from some main chores and relax.

[j17c27]

Thanks for the responses, it is a new adventure...just one im not sure im ready for.  Where I grew up, society told me that i HAVE to go to college right after high school and if I dont, Im a failure.  I feel like i didnt have a choice in the matter and its being pushed off this huge cliff im not ready for.  Im sure I will end up getting used to it, i just cant take the anticipation

[mammo]

I think this is always a diffiult time for young people.  You and your lifelong friends are all going off in different directions to start a new chapter in your life.  It is sad and very emotional, but look at it as a new adventure and think of all the new friends you will meet.  Everyone at college will be feeling just like you and eager to make new friends...it's a lot different than highschool.  I agree with the above post, try to distract yourself and dwell on the positives of going to college.....which is truly a priveldge in this economy.  You can stay in touch with highschool friends, but often it's your college friends we seem to become closest with and it continues throughout life.  Try to get yourself excited at all that lies a head of you, it's a very exciting time in your life. Change can be good and lead you to better, happier times.  I wish you all the best in your journey, I'm sure you're going to make some wonderful friends.  Take care!

[CassCore]

Stress can make you extremely over emotional and anxiety doesn't help. I know it's so hard to regulate your body when you are stressed and anxious but stress is not good on your body. When you start feeling stressed go for a walk or out with friends or take a nap or bubble bath. Try to learn healthy ways to help you cope with your stress and anxiety like muscle relaxation and breathing exercises. Good luck!

[Shadowfluffy6]

oh yeah