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How Do You Deal With Anxiety In College?

Because there is no Keeping Your Shit Together 101.

Whether you're dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, social anxiety, or just all-around stress, there's no denying that college can be seriously anxiety-inducing.

So tell us: What do you do to make your anxiety feel more manageable?

Obviously there's no replacement for getting professional help — whether that's therapy, medication, or a combination of both — but we'd love to hear other things you do day-to-day that make college a little easier.

Maybe you write down talking points before discussion sections to feel more prepared.

Or maybe you figured out the perfect hack for making friends without all the stress.

Or maybe you have genius tips for tackling test anxiety? Or for navigating the social anxiety hell that is a crowded dining hall.

Tell us all the tips, strategies, and lessons that you have for handling your anxiety on campus.