Horrendous anxiety flare up

[Ace85]

Could you please clarify what you mean by DTE? Until last year, I lasted almost 6 years without any day-time seizures (though I've had many night time ones which have resulted in varying injuries, including a sprained ankle, split head and black eyes), which is why I'm able to drive. I find it tricky at times, as course coordinators and others continually ask me whether I feel that nursing is what I really want to do. They might intend well, but I already have a propensity towards self-doubt and they just add to it.

[Appleblossom]

I know nothing about nursing   ... DTE  .. down to earth

[PeppiPatty]

i hate that.  But because of social constraints we cant throw screwed up pieces of paper at people.

So, there are two things you can do. 

To student: make a joke of it and tell them you need support not silly billy questions. 

1. Ask if your three legs and two heads are intimidating to them? Or is it that your  good social graciousness  show up their rude behaviour ? Hahaha, Im sure you didnt mean that though.......you wouldnt like to have to report them because they are probably dont realise that it upsets you.

For coordinators, you can do this : actually, what I did when I was studying nursing about 4 years ago: 

Dear .........

 I want to bring up something that you may not realise is unsettling me.

When you question me in my choice of study, I feel annoyed and ill at ease. These are feelings that I am already having. Whether or not, i use this degree to where you have worked, this is my choice. In the State Government Laws, I am 100% positive that there is a state law requiring persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate IN WHATEVER COURSE that they want to. I can make an appointment with the Principal of ......... (Tafe or University Principal)  to clear the laws for people who suffer times of ........... 

Though, again, i would feel very uneasy to do this, please inform me if this is the avenue I need to take, 

I am sure that we can all come to an agreement because, I want the absolute best teaching given to me. 

thank you, 

Regards, 

[PeppiPatty]

i am proud that you are doing this. This letter can define You in your course. 🐺🐃🐓🐣🐤🐦🐇🐰🐩🐶🐱🐀🐕🐢🐦I personally quit too. 

[Appleblossom]

We live in a satellite suburb which was a country town with a small hospital .. where she works .. I met her when I had to drive her for 6 months because of temporary loss of licence due to epilepsy, but she got it back. I think she has been at it 30 odd years.

[PeppiPatty]

@Ace85

Golly, what a journey. Congradulations. 

Golly, xont other people's shallow perceptions wanna make you want to get in a blooming.......

noahs ark and see if any can swim good ? Sorry for my profanities. I'm just reflecting on some situations in my own life.......👜👔👟👒🐺🐔🐦🐣🐢🐭⚓⛪🏢🏡💈🏬🏰🔯🚻⏰♐lets look at the positives 

In this message.............my tablet has this as  a decoration.....👓

(TThanx for keeping oxygen here in Western Australia, my journey's not finished ok,)

[chookmojo]

I am just gutted today.

I went out to feed my chickens this morning only to find a fox had got in and slaughtered them all. It is shattering. I am so heartbroken, and this is not the sort of thing that people at work can appreciate or understand. I did tell a good friend of mine who recently lost a beloved pet in a similar manner, and she was very supportive, but being at work is awful.

I'm sitting at my desk like a hollowed out zombie.

My husband's grandma also died overnight. Maybe you think I am a bit heartless for putting that in as an afterthought, but she was in her 90s lived a great life, had been sick for long enough that she was well and truly ready to go, and died with her family around her. People were mostly relieved rather than distressed, even though they are obviously all sad. I am allowed to take compassionate leave for her funeral later this week.

It is very different to getting up to find your much loved pets butchered and scattered all over the yard and a general attitude of 'Get over it, they were just chickens'.

When I am caught crying I can say I am upset about Grandma and people think it is ok.

Sorry, I know folks have been contributing other things to the conversation, ad I had intended to reply today but I am just too distraught to think about much right now.

[Appleblossom]

Sorry to hear about the chickens. And you had been getting such joy from being out in garden. Grief will get in the way of many things.

I get what you say re hub's grandma .. sometimes it is easier to let them go .. Sudden violent death is far more traumatising.

I guess its about the quality of the attachments, and the meaning they bring to your life.

When I did a bereavement and palliative course to try and get over my grief and help others, I didnt ever believe I would understand deep loss with regard to animals, but now I have had my cats I do.

Sorry again. Bella

[Former-Member]

Hi chookmoja,

I believe every life is special animal and people. What you are feelling is your caring respose, so dont take any notice of the "just get over it " people. You sound very caring and rational at the same time. I read an elderly family menber has passed I am sorry to here this, my mum is in her late 80's and I understand your reasoning here and I am sure others do to. I dont want to take away from what has happened but I hope you take the time out today just to do something for you.

I hear you

Tria

[PeppiPatty]

dearest @Chookmojo 

I'm thinking about you. You're going through enough. 

Really like that @Former-Member can properly empathise with you, I havent read any other message but can write :

if you can do something for you. 

🐢🐇🐏🐦🐱🐀🐣🐂🐤🐕🐭🐦🐹🐥🐰🐑🐇🐔🐢