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I am pretty much the opposite of you. When I have anxiety I feel everything too much! But I was thinking and you know how Lucinda says you can get that dizzy/floating feeling when your anxious? She says it is because your mind gets overloaded from your anxiety and it sort of shuts down. Well perhaps that is what your numb feeling is for you. Maybe your relationship is great and you are worried about it going bad or you are not sure of how to be in a healthy and strong realtionship if you have had problems in the past. That anxiety caues you to sort of shut down. I am only guessing here, so if you are really concerned then I suggest calling the one-on-one help they offer through this program. I bet they would be able to help you figure it out. Take care.

I do feel exactly the way you described. I think its my brain's way of coping. I have a tough time judging how I really feel about things though because I'm functioning on this level. I know in time, it should level out again once I'm less stressed. I just have SO much school work to get done, exams coming up, spring session and then on top of all that, I've added a new relationship. Does it cost a lot to speak with someone at Mid West?

When I was in school and I was feeling overwhelmed by tests and deadlines - I would make lists. I would go through everything and write down in order what was due when. You can do it on a big calendar, but I also liked lists so that I could cross things off. Even though the list might look crazy big at first, I always felt a sense of relief once I knew exactly what to expect. I felt more organized. I don't if this will work for you, but it helped me.
It might also be helpful for you to look at your boyfriend as a mini escape from the reality of school for a little bit. Rather than seeing him as something extra to worry about, look at him as fun and relief from school. If he makes you smile and you have fun together then his company can be a welcome break from studying.
Good luck with exams!

Thanks wifeandmom! I appreciate your advice I DO make lists, I make them often and you're right, usually they help me stay organized and I feel better. But I'm in the crunch period for school and I feel overwhelmed just looking at my calendar! I reminds me how much there is to do, it's an insane amount of work. But I did have my hours cut back at work and I just finish one exam and a paper so I feel a bit better. And I feel like I'm feeling more relaxed around my boyfriend. But I like your advice about seeing him as a safe place to go and have fun. I need to fill my head with more positives thoughts like those.
Thanks