Well, I did not really discover that I had PTSD until I was in college. It pretty much wrecked my sophomore year. I didn't give up either, but a lot of the administrators did not like it and I was thrown out of school with a high GPA. That was the most depressing part of it. I just kind of moved through life until 2014- I decided to go back. I did it and graduated within one calendar year! What I learned is, sometimes it is good to take a break from school, especially if you are in crisis and on medications that can make you not yourself. I remember mood swings, having little control over my personality and things I'd say, and being more brash than usual. I think it could have also been the healing process, hopefully, things have changed. Get a good counselor that helps you see when it's time to fight. So, please do not give up on your dreams or yourself.

Thanks, y'all! It was tiring--I had to crash for an hour's nap after school. But it was a good day. Hope the same goes for you!

Goodluck Muji!! Where did the summer go and how come you are starting before Labour day? Perhaps a Canadian question, but I thought all colleges and universities started after labour day. Good luck to DW and school too. If you are back at it again Jewells good luck to you too.

I know, Musk--from your lips to my bosses' ears. Let us off until after Labor Day!

I think what's in play is that nowadays, unlike when I was a college students, competition among colleges and universities for enrollment is keen now, so they've outdone each other by starting earlier and earlier. It does make for a weird first few weeks to have Fall classes in the summer heat of August.

Just wanted to post some gratitude so I'd practice thankfulness about going back to school. Today I found out that my online course that I teach had gotten off to a good start.

I'm 58, so I started teaching before there even was an Internet. It can be anxiety producing, then, for me to take charge of getting 25 students set up in an online classroom. Today, though, I found out they were all set up. I'm proud I got that done, and thankful because:

1. you all supported me emotionally through my PTSD anxiety about it, and

2. the fact that you keep me plugged into DS PTSD for online support has given me more online experience so I could feel comfortable relating online.

Thank you for that, truly.