I am seriously considering applying to a Japanese language school for a year or two. I came to ask those who have had lifelong anxiety and/or panic disorders what their experience was like attending a Japanese language school and moving to Japan for a year + on their own. Did your disorders have a significant impact on your experience? Were you able to adjust and have a good experience?
This is basically my main concern. I am confident I can get my medications in the country whether it be shipped with a Yunyu Kakunin-sho or by getting a new prescription in Japan, but I’ve had some bad panic attacks in my life that made me really really want to avoid what I see as putting myself in a serious commitment with little option to escape it. In the past I made through those times fine with some stronger drugs, it just was not fun and I’d hate for it to happen on an experience like this.
by Orrekar