A question for students with anxiety...

[roguewave]

Does your college consider severe anxiety (actual anxiety disorders) to be a learning disability?
I'm not talking about testing anxiety, but the anxiety that can cause one to have panic attacks in class and need to leave, or for people who miss classes because of anxiety.

 

[SophiaGrace]

Yes my college does.

 

[Chasm]

nope

 

[IgnoredOne]

Does your college consider severe anxiety (actual anxiety disorders) to be a learning disability?
I'm not talking about testing anxiety, but the anxiety that can cause one to have panic attacks in class and need to leave, or for people who miss classes because of anxiety.

If it causes learning difficulties, then it is what it is. However, I would say that its functionally more effective to perceive it as an anxiety disorder because you can attack it better that way.

 

[kamya]

Mine did. Go to a counselor and see if your college offers a "temporary leave of absense" for medical issues. Mental disorders are enough to get your application for a leave of absence approved. That's how my college worked.

 

[roguewave]

My problem is that I struggle with attendance. The classroom is the worst place for anxiety for me. This is weird but the classroom is like a holding pen. I feel so trapped in there, like I will never escape.
Obviously, I do because class ends but in the meantime it sucks majorly.

 

[Chasm]

couldnt a temp fix b 2 just take online classes?
(actually tho imo that might add 2 the prob>>just m coverng all angles here)

 

[roguewave]

couldnt a temp fix b 2 just take online classes?
(actually tho imo that might add 2 the prob>>just m coverng all angles here)

Yes and yes.
Online classes took the anxiety away but then I got used to not interacting with people and that was bad.

 

[Drama]

The uni i went to doesnt consider a thing. I do have panick attacks. I also have a physical disability. Nothing prevented me from graduating tho. It didnt matter if i was depressed, sad, panicked, about to explode.. I walked on my feelings and stifled them. I only knew that there are things that MUST be done.it was a MUST to socialise. It was a MUST to attend classes. It was a MUST to pay attention. It was a MUST to speak in class... Yeah, it was a MUST to graduate.

 

[roguewave]

The uni i went to doesnt consider a thing. I do have panick attacks. I also have a physical disability. Nothing prevented me from graduating tho. It didnt matter if i was depressed, sad, panicked, about to explode.. I walked on my feelings and stifled them. I only knew that there are things that MUST be done.it was a MUST to socialise. It was a MUST to attend classes. It was a MUST to pay attention. It was a MUST to speak in class... Yeah, it was a MUST to graduate.

Not everyone is that strong though.

 

[Drama]

<.< i wasnt showing off...

 

[roguewave]

<.< i wasnt showing off...

No, I know. I didn't mean to imply that but sometimes I get really sick from panic attacks and throw up or start shaking. It is horribly embarassing.

 

[Drama]

In fact, it's not being strong. It's just that when it is repeated to you that there will be no one in 10 years for you, you just surrender and do what you HAVE to do instead of saying 'no i cant'. Knowing one'd limit is good. Prevents you from breaking apart.

 

[roguewave]

In fact, it's not being strong. It's just that when it is repeated to you that there will be no one in 10 years for you, you just surrender and do what you HAVE to do instead of saying 'no i cant'. Knowing one'd limit is good. Prevents you from breaking apart.

What do you mean "no one in 10 years for you?"

 

[Drama]

<.< i wasnt showing off...

No, I know. I didn't mean to imply that but sometimes I get really sick from panic attacks and throw up or start shaking. It is horribly embarassing.

Well you have to deal with the whole uncomfortability that PA cause. Embarassement should be the least of your worries. Tho i know it's very difficult. Imo, embarassement is like the final detail that is 'way too much'. I've never threw up. But the shakin... Oh that's true horror. Plus the small hateful details like blushing and having a shaking Voice and mumbling things no one can get etc.

 

[roguewave]

<.< i wasnt showing off...

No, I know. I didn't mean to imply that but sometimes I get really sick from panic attacks and throw up or start shaking. It is horribly embarassing.

Well you have to deal with the whole uncomfortability that PA cause. Embarassement should be the least of your worries. Tho i know it's very difficult. Imo, embarassement is like the final detail that is 'way too much'. I've never threw up. But the shakin... Oh that's true horror. Plus the small hateful details like blushing and having a shaking Voice and mumbling things no one can get etc.

How were you eventually able to concentrate in class while panicking? Are there visualization exercises you used to calm down?

 

[Drama]

<.< i wasnt showing off...

No, I know. I didn't mean to imply that but sometimes I get really sick from panic attacks and throw up or start shaking. It is horribly embarassing.

Well you have to deal with the whole uncomfortability that PA cause. Embarassement should be the least of your worries. Tho i know it's very difficult. Imo, embarassement is like the final detail that is 'way too much'. I've never threw up. But the shakin... Oh that's true horror. Plus the small hateful details like blushing and having a shaking Voice and mumbling things no one can get etc.

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<.< i wasnt showing off...

No, I know. I didn't mean to imply that but sometimes I get really sick from panic attacks and throw up or start shaking. It is horribly embarassing.

Well you have to deal with the whole uncomfortability that PA cause. Embarassement should be the least of your worries. Tho i know it's very difficult. Imo, embarassement is like the final detail that is 'way too much'. I've never threw up. But the shakin... Oh that's true horror. Plus the small hateful details like blushing and having a shaking Voice and mumbling things no one can get etc.

How were you eventually able to concentrate in class while panicking? Are there visualization exercises you used to calm down?

I used to record the whole lesson and listen to it at home. Lol. My concentrating at class was about trying to understand the teachers questions. Tho my answers were usually lame, i just kept raising my hand. It's A self destruction, dont do it.

 

[roguewave]

That is a really really good idea to record the lesson. I don't know anyone who does that. I would be worried about legal issues or my prof being uncomfortable with it.

 

[Drama]

As i said, try to use your own 'tools' to be confortable no matter what they are.

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That is a really really good idea to record the lesson. I don't know anyone who does that. I would be worried about legal issues or my prof being uncomfortable with it.

My teachers never knew. I didnt have a choice. Had to understand what they say.

 

[roguewave]

As i said, try to use your own 'tools' to be confortable no matter what they are.

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That is a really really good idea to record the lesson. I don't know anyone who does that. I would be worried about legal issues or my prof being uncomfortable with it.

My teachers never knew. I didnt have a choice. Had to understand what they say.

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Yeah, you had to do what you had to do.