University Life

[Gecko]

Hi,

They do have an office for disability services. That is actually whom I deal with. They have done all they can to minimize the effects so far as I can tell is within their powers.
The issues arise more from instances like FaerieJayne describes. When people don't follow posted signs, or from abnormal events. I mention in my above post a chance encounter. It was with a student who made an off-hand comment. I spiraled after that and couldn't finish out the semester, nor could I attend the following.

I wasn't penalized as it is a disability the school is aware of, but internally, it is still another failure, and that doesn't stack up so well on the list.

 

[FaerieJayne]

but internally, it is still another failure, and that doesn't stack up so well on the list.

Totally understand this <3 Hugs for you.

 

[Ayasha]

Gecko, I understand that a bit. Sometimes people in my classes do or say things that trigger me. Sometimes people just don't realize the things they say can cause others severe problems.

I don't know if this will help, but I've started signaling a friend right after something like that happens to keep myself from dissociating too badly. I have only tried it a couple of times (when I'm aware enough to contact someone) and it has helped me calm down a bit.

 

[Gecko]

Ayasha,

Thank you for this advice. I will try and use this 'trick' if it happens again. Hopefully the need won't arise, but like they say, every tool in the bag helps.

 

[Bone Gryphon]

I am very sad to hear of this suffering that people are experiencing. These would be difficult times to deal with.
Only thing that I can think of, is to seek help for it, professionals psychologists or psychiatrist.

Perhaps they know of more things that can help.

I can sit through lectures and concentrate, I have triggers but they are in good check. I get irritated that this ptsd is always there. But otherwise my function is fairly normal. When I was not on any medication for ptsd I had a terrible concentration and I would get sent into impairment type state when I had some big triggers.

But with medication I have improved by a massive margin. I can only suggest seeking help as it did alleviate my problems quite a lot. We are all deserving of good mental health,

kind regards,

 

[FaerieJayne]

Just thought I would update you all. I put in an impaired performance form for the exam that I suffered severe flashbacks in, and they passed me.

 

[Bone Gryphon]

I've got my last year next year. Im doing part time plus part time work. It seems to work for me, I dont get the massive anger I used too, seem to be in control.

Best of luck to all students with ptsd in their future studies

 

[Upside Down Eagle]

Hey,

If all is good, next year will be my last year too. I'm an anthropology undergraduate.

Still struggling, though. Right now, i'm supossed to be studying etnicity and nationalism, but yesterday was a crappy day, and now all I want to do is just watch series and eat ice-cream... horrible strategy for getting grades. This happens a lot when I don't feel so good. Can anyone relate? And how did you motivate yourself?

I'm guessing I should contact somebody at my university about this, too. I don't go to my early classes, because frequently I can't sleep, when we have working groups I'm constantly distracted by all the little noises around me. Sometimes I'd rather just punch them all in the face than listen to what they have to say... xD

I've told my teachers what's going on, still awaiting their reaction. I hope they can help me through it, I really want to finish this some time...