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Okay - so some good news. I think I really needed this. I was doing some surfing last night in regards to Criminal Injuries, ODSP, and the rest, and came across the Ontario Ombudsman. Well, sure enough they cover OSAP! So I called them this morning, and it looks like what everyone has been...

Okay, so you know when things are already super stressful, and you feel like you're beginning to muddle your way through it and that things are finally going to be okay? Yeah... that's the point where that completely unforeseen event that you couldn't have imagined in a million years happens. I...

Wendy, thank you. I thought about this and I should give myself some slack. I'm a good student - you were pretty much spot on. The panic the university instills in me makes me doubt my ability. One of battles I've had with them for the last few months ended today, in my favour. Had it not...

So, with everything that's been going on with my academics and the boyfriend situation, my anxiety and stress levels have gotten to a point where I'm waking up in anxiety attacks and in tears, and only realize after a minute or so that I've been crying. Then there's the dizzy spells which have...

Not doing so well this morning, woke up with anxiety so bad that I've been dizzy since I woke up. Oh, and I woke up with tears rolling down my cheeks. I've been trying to relax a little by petting my dog - who loves the attention. It helps a little but doesn't help with the underlying issue. I...

After more talks with the university, the situation has pretty much stayed the same. If I was to drop this class and I can't get any assistance for university for a year in which I must pay for my own studies to be able to continue on, which doesn't exactly work for someone on disability. So...

I see a psychiatrist on campus. I've been seeing him for three years, it's good to have that relationship. I also make sure to keep the disability centre close by - but for whatever reason, none of the efforts are helping. I'm going to try a bit more tomorrow but I'm just really tired of all of...

I just wanted to say I've been there and its hard. I've been to the very money orientated psychiatrists who only want to medicate you, I've seen the therapists that don't like you, and thus don't want to work with you, and I've seen the ones that will see you but only for 6 sessions. Hopefully...

So, after some serious thought, I've realized that constantly being behind in my academics puts me in a state of mind where I feel I am so far behind, which severely impairs my motivation. I'd like to be able to drop the course I'm taking this summer, and just focus on me, finish my CICB...

Depends on the day. Some days I get everything done, and others I'm lucky if I get one or two things done on the list. I've actually gotten to a point that I sometimes put things like taking a shower down just so I can check something off. I'm having a difficult time seeing things as not...

Hello everyone, I have some serious problems with motivating myself to get things done. I mean from doing my academics (damn well need to be motivated to read and write a paper), to doing simple thing around the house. I make my daily 'To Do' lists and try to set goals, but I still end up...

The actual day itself wasn't so bad. I spent a lot of it trying to keep myself physically busy, but giving myself lots of time. For me, today has been hellish. Its like all the anxiety about anything and everything is bubbling up and over the edge. I'm physically ill from it. I got some stuff...

tilt-a-whirls and teacup rides - thats what the dizziness feels like. bleh - I never did understand why people paid money to get dizzy. this too shall pass?

Okay - so today is turning out to be one of those days where anxiety is very high. Beyond it being an anniversary - I got an e-mail from the Registrar's Office and I have to have a meeting with them about my future studies at the university and about a course I have taken and requested special...

bec, i guess the upside to the dizziness is that rollercoasters and such rides become unneccessary, lol. Though i think i'd rather not be on one today!

Hello everyone, So I'm at that period of time in the year where my PTSD goes through the roof. Or at least it has been for the past couple years. Its really strange because for the first few years after the situation, I didn't really acknowledge that this was a triggering time for me - then...

Tori Amos... narrowing it down can be difficult as there's so many. Little Earthquakes There's many more that I love, and listen to. Evanescence does it for me, as does many of the oldies. I've been listening to a lot of Opera and Jazz lately. One of my ex's used to say that even when I was in...

I worked on my Victim's Compensation Claim, and took breaks as not to overwhelm myself. I also made pesto, and got my super to look at my broken oven - and I'm getting a new one as a result *does a little dance*. I don't say I'm proud of myself enough, but I am proud of myself today - working on...

In regards to disablity, once you do get it (because they refuse most people the first time round) they will give the money retroactively to the date you applied, which can be a nice chunk. I believe you're referring to ODSP? If you have questions, feel free to PM me, I've been through it, and...

Hi Pandora, I'm just beginning this journey with Victim's Compensation, so I can't offer much advice, but I'll listen. As for problems with the stomach - make sure you're getting enough water in. My doctor makes me drink electrolite fluids whenever my stomach has me locked in bathrooms for...

Hey, I've been slowly working my way through getting documents for a few years now, and doing the write up for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board claim. I'm finally at the end of the road when it comes to getting everything sorted. It took quite a significant amount of time for me to get...

So the cupcakes are awesome! I made pumpkin chocolate chip cupcakes with a vanilla buttercream frosting and a cinnamon icing drizzled over top of everything - all vegan, and all not noticeably vegan - just tasty! That would be the good news. I haven't heard back from my friend. However, I spoke...

I e-mailed her - hopefully that'll be okay. I tried to keep the focus on her healing and how much I care about her. I'm going to keep a close eye on myself and practice some serious self-care over the next few days. I have a lot of triggering stuff to work on for school, so I think this is the...

Hey, My best friend recently had a cooking accident and suffered first, second, and third degree burns on one arm, her chest, ear and neck, and received very shotty medical treatment from first hospital she was sent to. She's as close to family as I get. She sent me an e-mail to let me know...