Overcoming College Anxiety: Three Essential Tools

Anxiety in college nearly broke me until I discovered three lifesaving tools.

First, box breathing became my anchor during panic attacks: inhale four counts,

hold four, exhale four, hold four. Second, I time-blocked my

calendar into manageable chunks instead of drowning in endless to-do lists. Third,

I finally reached out to campus counseling when my roommate noticed I stopped leaving our dorm.

That conversation changed everything. Asking for help isn't weakness, it's the bravest

thing you can do. Your college wellness center is there for you.