anxiety attacks

I would try to go through it and if you find it too stressful you could join phi mu (the new sorority) or rush in the spring! I get panic attacks (really occasionally) not when I'm stressed but when I'm really scared. I think rush is only as stressful as you make it. The days calm down as you go through them; the girls don't sing as loudly and you talk to fewer people for longer periods of time because it becomes more serious.

Rush is load and hectic. Especially the first couple days. Depending on what your triggers are, it could be overwhelming. I don't know what your anxiety management plan is, or if you take meds to help. The first day would definitely be a day to take something if you do that. Rush is a lot of fun, but it is loud.

If you think it will be too much, you could wait and join Phi Mu. They are colonizing soon, and they are expected to do pretty well.

Don't give up on going greek but strongly consider going Phi Mu or doing the less hectic spring rush. There are good options that don't force you to be miserable. Good luck : )

I get massive panic attacks since I was 14 years old. I went through rush two years ago. I did talk to my doctor about appropriate medications for the event.I told my Rho Gamma about it, but I would not do that again, because I did find out she told people. But I had a great rush and got my first choice sorority. The loud singing did bother me, but I knew it would end, so I could deal with it. That is what helps those of us with anxiety, is to know that things end. It really depends on your management plan. I hope this helps.

If you have anxiety attacks over rush, then sorority life isn't for you.