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sooooo tomorrow and friday is the anniversary of my first trauma-it happened overnight......friday i should be okay,but tomorrow is what i'm really nervous.....i'm in college and i have school tomorrow......the thing is should i tell my teachers that i have PTSD and that if i leave it's to take care of myself??? or that i have PTSD and that if i seem like i'm not paying attention it's because this is a hard tiem of year for me???? i don't want them to think i'm slacking or not paying attention, or not being courteous.....i pretty much know that i'm gonna have flashbacks becasue i always do, but i don't know if i should tell them that i'm having a hard time....any ideas????
deleted_user
How many classes do you have? Also, what is on the syllabus? If it isn't vital you be there, you could always try to go and tell them you aren't feeling well if you need to leave. Most professors are not totally heartless and will understand if you have something medical going on. Personally, I never like to hide behind my illnesses but at the same time, sometimes less is more....
valgal18
i ahve 3 classes back to back.....i mean i think it'd be kinda rude ot just leave and hide and then be back, ya know??? my last class is when we have a debate.....i mean it's been an assignment for weeks.....i can't leave during that
deleted_user
I get it. In that case, I would say a few words to the professors in advance that lets them know that you have some personal issues which are directly impacting you right now but that you intend to stay in class and do your best to contribute. Or if you want, just ride it out and see what happens. You can always email an apology later or pull them aside after class too.
ryverrat
If you have a good relationship with your professors they should understand. I would also add that Thursday is an anniversary of a traumatic event in your life. Don't give details but most compassionate people will respect that you suffered and be sympathetic to your feelings.
JessicaChase
Deffinately clue them in. You do not have to give detail. Just say that you are in your bst form today because it's the anniversary of a difficult time I had in the past. So, if I'm acting out of the ordinary please forgive me. Thanks! I would not give too much information. Remember to breathe and hang in there we areall supporting your courae!
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