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PTSD attacks being triggered, struggling with study and parenting
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Umm, it seems the course is a super high stress in your life and something to think about. Maybe this is a time just to concentrate on looking after yourself and your immediate priorities.
Can you talk to your man about all of this and make a decision together?
What do you think will happen if you pull out of the course?
Importantly take some slow deep breathes, breath in for the count of 4 and out for the count of 4, slowly.
One step at time. xx
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Aw my heart goes out to you. On top of everything else that you're going through, your course is definitely adding to your stress.
Yeah, it can be challenging when there isn't a consistent teaching styles between tutors- it can add extra pressure.
Maybe Wednesday's suggestion of talking to a disability officer would be helpful as they look after students with mental health issue. I'm not sure if it's the same at TAFE but I know at my uni, there's generally more flexibility re: extensions, etc if you see the disability officer.
Much love and support,
Dottie
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That's awful that they don't have a disability officer. You mentioned something about the possibility of transferring to a different TAFE.
I wonder if they have Recognition of Prior Learning where they consider your completed (relevant) units and won't make you repeat them? Like your old units count towards a new qualification, and you only need to complete the balance of units for your course. It might be worthwhile speaking to an admissions officer at a TAFE (if you want to transfer).
Thinking of you and sorry that you're going through such a rough time.
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Hi Flower,
Sorry I haven't heard of Evoca. But is it the biggest issue you are facing? Sometimes we have to take a detour to get places. You have so much going on. Are you able to chat with your hubby to be about all that is going on for you?
If you look at all that you have going on what is the most important thing for you to work on or solve, is it the course or is that a bit of a red herring?
xx
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hi wednesday,
i can understand what your saying but to be honest i really dont know the main thing i focus on is keeping my son happy and healthy and everything else just whirls around i dont talk to my partner much since his dad went through treatment for cancer it makes me feel bad putting stuff on him when hes dealing with so much already
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Hi Flower,
Focusing on your son is a good thing and probably one of your more rewarding things, I hope you get lots of cuddles.
You can only do what you can do. Supporting your man and his family in a tough time, while trying to manage your own issues takes a to of energy. Let's take a step back.
Can you see a doctor and talk to them about how you feel? Your high level of anxiety is not going to make it easy for you to make decisions and there are medications the may help yo fell a bit more in control. You may be taking meds but they may not be working effectively, another reason to speak to your doctor.
You need to look after yourself. You have lovely people around you and a son, all who seem to need you a the moment, no wonder it feels like things are whirling around you.
Just take a step at a time, it will all work its way out.
xx
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thanks wednesday i have been on meds but because of side effects i stopped taking them i do see a psychologist which does help a little but she seems more focused on my past instead of my present