Is it ok if I miss school because of anxiety?

This week's question comes from an anonymous submission at my podcast page, which you can find here. The short answer is that no missing school due to anxiety is unlikely to help the anxiety but we also talk about other things you can do that might help. If you need help connecting to resources in your area, please contact the Crisis Lifeline at 988. This podcast and website represents the opinions of me, Dawn Friedman MSEd. The content here should not be taken as clinical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only.  While I make every effort to ensure that the information I am sharing is accurate, I welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a counselor-client relationship.