School Stress Adds To Ptsd Symptoms?

[Ayasha]

Hey guys,

I'm trying to see if other people have this problem: Today I felt really good but then I realized I'd misunderstood a requirement for a final project and I just spiraled down into a pit of self-hate.

I've noticed that this happens a lot for me, and it doesn't even have to be something like that. Just having a few tests in a week or group projects really set me off and I end up dissociating or just having trouble with PTSD in general.

It makes it nearly impossible to focus which just frustrates me more and makes me hate myself.

Does anyone have suggestions on how to handle these times?

 

[Manifesta]

I apologize firstly, as I do not have any founded suggestions to overcome the academic cycle you're enduring... But I albeit understand. I'm at a point where I'm not sure if there's any logical hopes for me to pursue graduate school. As a post-bacc right now, I too... Misunderstand something, refuse to attend study groups out of plain old fear & then dissociation takes the wheel.... I know how frustrating & wicked it feels to have no control over your study habits... Only to then hate yourself so deeply.

 

[Ice_Fire]

Hi Ayesha,

I don't have any suggestions either, but yes, school stresses really sets me off PTSD wise.

I have a history project that is really stressing me out. I guess it's the whole full PTSD cup thing.

 

[Dee Morris]

Quizlet.com is my best friend. I get so stressed out during project deadlines and tests that I can barely function. Fortunately, I don't have to work right now or I wouldn't be able to manage school. My kid does a lot of fending for herself during those times. She's 16 and perfectly capable but I feel like a shitty parent when I can't manage to even provide a meal for her.