Ask Alex Cabot

I have an appreciation of the theatre, certainly.

If I were you, I’d start by thinking about things you are interested in and figure out a way to tie that in with theatre.  That’s what I would do whenever I had a research paper in a class I wasn’t interested in. Or perhaps google some topics in theatre.  Here’s a small list to start you off:

Costume design

Comparison of traditional theatre and modern film

The history of Disney on Broadway or, even better, film adaptations of Broadway musicals.

Friends not including Liv, I assume?

a) Casey (though I love shopping enough I'd go with Don if he wanted)

b) Abbie, probably (though my typical museum buddy is Olivia).

c) Any one of my friends, honestly.  I'm always there for them - day and night.

d) Serena

I’m ashamed to say I’ve never seen the movies, nor have I read the book.  But I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about both.

Not so much at 14, but definitely into my 20s and even today.  Panic attacks can, for lack of a better word, suck, especially when you can't control them.  But, if you start to learn more about yourself and what triggers these attacks, the easier it gets to control.  If you know that a certain thought or action triggers a panic attack, you'll eventually learn how to talk yourself out of those thoughts and talk yourself into action.  I know it's a lot harder than it sounds (if anybody knows that, it's me), but it really does work.

I'm lucky enough to have a supportive group of friends and family that have been there for me in my worst moments.  It's always a good idea to have at least one person who can maybe talk you down.  These days, if I find myself having a panic attack, I try to focus my attention on something, anything, else - like thinking of my breathing and consciously taking deep, even breaths.

You're right when you say meditation can only get you so far sometimes and it's certainly harder to go through all of this alone. If all else fails, there are counselors and therapists out there that can really help you.  I'm not a doctor, so I don't know what the regulations and rules are about medication, but you should also talk to doctor about that.

Absolutely none.