Undiagnosed Robbed At Gunpoint And Traumatized.

[secretlyamanda]

Hello, everyone! Thank you again for the kind words. As previously stated, I really appreciate them.

As for school, I do plan on talking to my professors. Classes just started for me and while I got most of my supplies, there're a few books that I won't be able to snag before the deadline, because of the incident.. And because of my lack of sleep / concerns for my dad, I already know I'm going to have issues paying attention in class. I'll be too tired, or too worried about my dad and whether or not he's okay at home.

Since the incident, I haven't gone to bed 'til the rising of the sun. I realize that sounds awful but I feel more comfortable that way, to know I made it through the night without anyone returning. And during the night, I like to watch over my dad and guard him while he sleeps. He deserves the rest. (I'm a really big daddy's girl, if that wasn't obvious, aha.) It's currently 1 AM; he wakes up in a few hours. No later than 5/6.

 

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

Since the incident, I haven't gone to bed 'til the rising of the sun. I realize that sounds awful but I feel more comfortable that way, to know I made it through the night without anyone returning.

It doesn't sound awful in the sense of being wrong, but it is awful that you are that scared. I sleep the best in the daylight, but since that doesn't fit the usual schedule so I try to sleep at night. Early on I would sleep with the light on and that helped a little. I am glad you plan to talk with your professors. I hope they will be understanding.

 

[intothelight]

Universities also provide counseling and that may be another resourse for you.

 

[scot]

@secretlyamanda, its early in the semester so you likely have some time until the first exams hit. Most important is that you collect everything that you need for being able to catch up outside of class. Just in case you have not thought about this already, one option might be recording (voice recording) the class. This is actually quite normal. In case of diagnosed concentration issues, students are entitled to do that at least in the colleges I know (according to equal opportunity regulations for people with disabilities). They might just be fine with it without making any fuzz. If you think that might help, I would just ask them if it is OK.

 

[joeylittle]

I'd just like to echo something that has been said already - look up your University's office of Student Disability Services (they are generally called something like that).

Most schools have a formal process where you are given accommodations and your teachers are informed. The teacher generally is not told the disability, only the accommodation.

It's a hell of a lot more user-friendly than having to talk with your professors one by one; and you won't have to disclose as much. It will also help down the road if you hit a rough patch, PTSD-wise.

And welcome!

 

[S.Forbes]

Hi...Yesterday(Thursday) I was almost robbed at "gunpoint" and I have no idea how to get over the emotional stress. I was on my way from school (i'm a college student) and was about 2-3 minutes away from home. It was in the night . I was walking along the roadway when a guy came up to me with a black plastic bag and he said he had a gun in the bag and he doesn't want to use it. At the time i was talking on my phone. I didn't believe him at first but then he came closer with the bag. I grabbed the bag with the 'gun' and knocked it out of his hands and i screamed for help. Some kind men came to my aid. Luckily it was just his hand it the bag. I ran home as fast as i could and i literally collapsed when i got there. I keep replaying it over and over and i'm losing sleep over it. I am so paranoid now and have no idea what to do. I am so fearful and sad over the entire thing. I made the reports to the police immediately after and I really do hope they find this person, lock them up and throw away the key.

I feel a little better talking about it. I have yet to really cry about the entire incident and I think it's taking a toll on me.

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Welcome to the forums :hug: I hope this place helps you. It's very useful because of the bulk amount of people who feel similar and understand. There is a lot of advice and support to be found here :) I hope that this amazing community helps you as much as it helped me, reading all the similar stories, and learning a lot along the way. Hugs if you accept :hug: