Blu, you are not a coward!! Many, many people with anxiety have trouble going out to work and school. The physical symptoms can definitely make it harder and more draining. Do you think it might be time to speak with your doctor about a change in medication? Are you seeing a therapist who helps you SPECIFICIALLY with anxiety? Is going to school full time putting too much strain on your system at this time? I would suggest going to a site online where others deal with gastro problems and getting some ideas from others on how they deal with it in daily life. I would also think about speaking to one of the college counselor's about your anxiety and stomach problems and hear if there are accomodations they can make to help you. Good luck, I think you are very brave to continue trying!!! Rachele
