College Anxiety: Finding Your Foundation

College anxiety hit different. My color-coded planner, meant for control, only became another

source of panic, making things worse. My roommate taught me 'nothing blocks' empty spaces where

plans were forbidden. Paired with box breathing, it was a game changer for

my finals. But sometimes your chest tightens even doing everything right. Asking for help

isn't defeat; it's choosing yourself. Campus counseling and crisis lines are there.

Your mental health isn't extra credit. It's the vital foundation everything else builds on.