Ptsd in school

[Lonely]

Hi, I'm new on here and I'm desperate for help. I've got PTSD and it's causing a lot of issues for me in school. I get flashbacks and panic attacks daily and I cry all the time. I'm always afraid and it's hard for me to feel safe, but I really need to be in school. And I sometimes find it harder to be home, even though both places suck.
How do you cope in school/at work? I've learned to "postpone" my attacks to when I'm not in class, but they tend to get worse and more extreme the more I wait. What should I do?
It's really embarrassing in school because everyone thinks I'm a freak. Please share some tips

 

[Akhos]

Hi Lonely, and welcome

Firstly, does the school know what you are going through? If they dont, then do you have a teacher who you could approach that you feel comfortable with? I assume, if you are still living at home, that your parents are aware? Do you have any support in place and have you been taught any coping mechanisms?

 

[Lonely]

No, not really, I've been thinking about talking to a teacher but I don't fully trust them. I just started therapy and I guess that's why it's extra hard atm because everything is being brought up to the surface again. But I don't have any coping mechanisms except being able to postpone the attacks. My parents are aware of the rape but not that I suffer from PTSD, we don't really talk about it.

 

[Akhos]

May I ask how old you are?

I think its important you speak to an adult you can trust. Its really hard to go through this all alone outside of therapy sessions. Do you get on well with your parents? They are already aware of the rape, would you be able to say approach your mother if you comfortable with her and tell her that you are still struggling with dealing with your trauma of the attack?

Hope you manage to find the support you need.