Feels Like Nothing Is Of Consequence?

[Pippa10]

Hi,

I'm just wondering if anyone else feels like this. It feels like it doesn't really matter what I do or don't do because I can't anticipate the consequences of it. I feel like this is maybe related to my impulsivity (so - promiscuity, out of character behaviour, & failing to complete important tasks). But right now I'm just about to start Finals and I just can't feel any pressure to do my work even though cognitively I know I will fail if I don't.

If it's relevant, I was sexually assaulted 2 years ago and was diagnosed with PTSD about a year after it happened.

Has anyone else felt the same way?

 

[Speak]

Actually, yes. I'm the exact same way. I haven't tried in school for the past couple of years and have been failing since. I was diagnosed with PTSD about a week ago, and they say that it explains me not trying in school. I know I'll fail if I don't study for finals, and get work in. But I just can't. I was abused as a kid and never made time to complete my schoolwork. So I guess I just never made a habit of it. Try talking to your teachers about staying after (If you're in high school) because then it's kinda like you're forced to go and do your work.

I wish you luck in the future and I hope you pass your classes. It's important, and while we both know that; it's still nice to be reminded. I know it's not ideal, but speaking up and telling other people (that care) about your problem is the key to success in the future.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Are you in college? Registered with disability services?

 

[Pippa10]

Are you in college? Registered with disability services?

Both of those things. But ultimately it doesn't change whether I have or haven't done my work, so I'm not sure what to do. I think it's just reassuring to hear that other people have felt this way too.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Just checking, that's all. Many students with PTSD don't even know that they are eligible for the assistance of disability services, so that's why I asked.

 

[Pippa10]

@Solara,
Thank you :)