I have PTSD and felt triggered in my class. Our professor shared a story about a kid who was so afraid to participate. I resonated with this so deeply that my own CSA & other abuse came back. My mind was screaming at me. I immediately felt like I was going to either pass out or ralph, I almost peed my pants, my body felt dirty and tingly, I couldn't breathe and my heart raced. Everything my family swept under the rug when I was a little girl came flooding back. It doesn't help that my cousin recently committed suicide. Been thinking a lot about family shit for the last couple of months.
Anyway, after feeling triggered, this is all I can think about. I can't focus on homework. My head is aching & Ive been throwing up.
I haven't been able to connect with a therapist, but will do so. Until then, how do I survive in school? What do you do to ground yourself? I know this class gets into some deep so should I ask my professor if I can take some reset breaks as needed?
I hate being messed up.
Anyway, after feeling triggered, this is all I can think about. I can't focus on homework. My head is aching & Ive been throwing up.
I haven't been able to connect with a therapist, but will do so. Until then, how do I survive in school? What do you do to ground yourself? I know this class gets into some deep so should I ask my professor if I can take some reset breaks as needed?
I hate being messed up.