Sam,

Have you and your parents spoke with a school counselor or the principal about your situation?

I remember starting freshman year 3 days after I broke a collar bone, dislocated my right shoulder and concussed from a motorcycle wreck. It was intimidating.

I have found that when something out of the norm pops up I get really worried now. I have been able to alleviate a great deal of the worry if I remind myself to gather information and plan before I decide only bad will happen and I won be able to handle the situation.

The more information you can gather the more of a comprehensive plan you can develope so contact a school official asap, always with your parents.

Find a simple motto you can remind yourself of to stay calm when you start to worry...like "plan, not worry". I have used one for me when I feel out of control coming on to remind me to settle down and ask for help or plan. Mine has been a bible verse.

Bud