(((gmt)),

What you are describing are "symptoms" of PTSD. Here is how it progresses. First the trauma and shock, then being hyper vigilant, then depression begins to set in, then the anxiety attacks can begin and then the bouts of anger. With PTSD, emotions are "magnified" and pretty much everything is "magnified" because the person is so "sensitive" as one would be with "any" injury.

Just curious, you had developed some "anxiety" and GAD at such an early age, did you have a stressful childhood?

I definitely suggest you get into therapy and consider medication for a while. Try not to worry about "losing out on your education" either. Your challenge with PTSD may end up with you wanting to work in a different field now that you are experiencing PTSD first hand.

Your goal right now is to "take care of "you".

We are here if you need to vent, ask, or just need some support.

Welcome to PC .

OE