yes. a lot. grounding techniques can be really helpful.

I know it's near impossible, but do your best to keep things simple for now; allow yourself some "downtime" to relax and ponder. I get the worst confusion when I'm the most busy, and that can be a bad combo.

Do you know any good grounding technics ?
It's so hard for down time between classes, work, practice,hw ah so much I just shut down and that's what I have done so I'm falling behind :(

One of the most basic ones that I know of, is to look around you where ever you are, and note what you see; a certain tree out the window, for instance. And then, note what details are about the tree; what kind is it? Evergreen or deciduous? Do you know what type? Can you guess how old it is, etc. That helps you bring your focus to the present and not the past. Also, I find myself sometimes doing things like gently scratching my last three fingers across the palm of my hand, which keeps me "awake" to the present. I first really noticed myself doing this while doing therapy with two different therapists I had personal issues with. It is very effective towards keeping my composure when I start to dissociate, especially in an anxiety-producing situation I can't get out of, like being in class and getting triggered by something someone says or does.

One more good one is, developing the habit of noting what time of day, day of the week, date, etc. it is...not only does that remind me of the present, it also prepares me in case I need to be aware right on the spot for some reason. Sometimes my mind wanders off to other places and if someone asked me the date I might not be able to even guess closely. Fortunately most of the time I can but it's really embarrassing and difficult to explain when I can't.

Thank you starfish i'll have to give that I try in class today

My memory is shot :( like the day or the times I work or new codes I cant remember and this has been a new issue

grounding technique ideas I have learned:
sit in a chair with both feet on the floor and your hands in a comfortable position. Breathe in and feel the breath enter your nose. Feel it go into your lungs. Feel your diaphragm (stomach) rise and fall as you breathe. Feel the floor under your feet. Feel the fabric of the clothes you are wearing. Be aware of your posture, just feeling it, not trying to adjust it. Look at what is in front of you. Let yourself recognize where you are.

For the really hard days: take your hand with your pointer finger extended and pointing up. Hold your hand all the way to the right as far as you can see it without turning your head. Look at it there and watch your finger as you move your hand from the right to the left and back again. After a few times of this you may find your focus has improved.

There is also tapping. You can check that out on YouTube if you like. I can do it, but I can't describe it well.

I hope some of these are helpful to you.