Hi, this is my first time making a post. I'm female and 19 yo (don't know if that matters). I'm also going to be kind of vague on some things because I'm scared to post this, but I have no one to talk to. 

I'm having bad anxiety over a presentation I have to do for class tomorrow. I've been crying for the past 3 hours, and whenever I calm down and try to practice I start freaking out again. We've already done one earlier in semester and I did fine, but I really do not think I can do this one. 

I'm very shy so I have never liked talking in front of people, but it hasn't gotten this bad until recently. I did have a lot of bad physical symptoms start in the beginning of school (August). I also had other things contribute to it - moving into my first apartment and transferring jobs.  I work in retail so that's been stressful as well. I am also taking 20+ credit hours in school which I will not do again lol. I went to the doctor and was prescribed anxiety medicine (Lexapro) but idk if it's helping. Been on it for almost a month, I feel like I don't have any of the symptoms that made me physically sick anymore but I've been emotional. This is my third breakdown this month. I pretty much feel lost right now and don't have any motivation. 

I'm thinking maybe I should just email the professor an explanation and take the zero on this assignment. It would drop my A to a B, but I honestly think I'm going to cry in front of everyone. But idk if I should say personal reasons or explain I'm having bad anxiety? We only have three more classes and the final exam. I'm scared my absences will affect my grade too though. 

Sorry for the long post. Mainly just wanted to make this to vent but any support/advice would be great.