did i have ptsd?
realistically i know i need to discuss this with doctor (which i will) but i'm not currently able to see one due to travel reasons so y'all are the best i have
during alevel exams last summer i had increased symptoms of ptsd and i don't know if i actually had it. because of extreme stress i started to get my first nightmares of a traumatic event that occurred three years ago (two at the time). they weren't waking up in cold sweats, but i really struggled with concentration and thinking about anything else other than work or the nightmares
i ask because i'm filling in an extenuating circumstances sheet, and want them to be aware of my negative mental health during that period. i haven't had any dreams since exams ended, and my general symptoms have decreased a lot. i still think about it every day and get really worked up about it and other stuff every now and again. can ptsd leave like that?
shall i include this in the form i'm filling out? i never went to a doctor because it's something that i'm only thinking about in hindsight, since during exams i had a very one-track mind. would it even be worth mentioning the traumatic event, despite it happening before alevels started? i don't want to lie or enhance the events, but most of it limited the grades i'm certain i could have achieved.
im pretty confused so any ideas?
during alevel exams last summer i had increased symptoms of ptsd and i don't know if i actually had it. because of extreme stress i started to get my first nightmares of a traumatic event that occurred three years ago (two at the time). they weren't waking up in cold sweats, but i really struggled with concentration and thinking about anything else other than work or the nightmares
i ask because i'm filling in an extenuating circumstances sheet, and want them to be aware of my negative mental health during that period. i haven't had any dreams since exams ended, and my general symptoms have decreased a lot. i still think about it every day and get really worked up about it and other stuff every now and again. can ptsd leave like that?
shall i include this in the form i'm filling out? i never went to a doctor because it's something that i'm only thinking about in hindsight, since during exams i had a very one-track mind. would it even be worth mentioning the traumatic event, despite it happening before alevels started? i don't want to lie or enhance the events, but most of it limited the grades i'm certain i could have achieved.
im pretty confused so any ideas?
Original post by Anonymous
realistically i know i need to discuss this with doctor (which i will) but i'm not currently able to see one due to travel reasons so y'all are the best i have
during alevel exams last summer i had increased symptoms of ptsd and i don't know if i actually had it. because of extreme stress i started to get my first nightmares of a traumatic event that occurred three years ago (two at the time). they weren't waking up in cold sweats, but i really struggled with concentration and thinking about anything else other than work or the nightmares
i ask because i'm filling in an extenuating circumstances sheet, and want them to be aware of my negative mental health during that period. i haven't had any dreams since exams ended, and my general symptoms have decreased a lot. i still think about it every day and get really worked up about it and other stuff every now and again. can ptsd leave like that?
shall i include this in the form i'm filling out? i never went to a doctor because it's something that i'm only thinking about in hindsight, since during exams i had a very one-track mind. would it even be worth mentioning the traumatic event, despite it happening before alevels started? i don't want to lie or enhance the events, but most of it limited the grades i'm certain i could have achieved.
im pretty confused so any ideas?
during alevel exams last summer i had increased symptoms of ptsd and i don't know if i actually had it. because of extreme stress i started to get my first nightmares of a traumatic event that occurred three years ago (two at the time). they weren't waking up in cold sweats, but i really struggled with concentration and thinking about anything else other than work or the nightmares
i ask because i'm filling in an extenuating circumstances sheet, and want them to be aware of my negative mental health during that period. i haven't had any dreams since exams ended, and my general symptoms have decreased a lot. i still think about it every day and get really worked up about it and other stuff every now and again. can ptsd leave like that?
shall i include this in the form i'm filling out? i never went to a doctor because it's something that i'm only thinking about in hindsight, since during exams i had a very one-track mind. would it even be worth mentioning the traumatic event, despite it happening before alevels started? i don't want to lie or enhance the events, but most of it limited the grades i'm certain i could have achieved.
im pretty confused so any ideas?
It sounds a lot like anxiety I went through the same thing during a levels and my doctor said it was most likely anxiety and I could speak to someone about it however I chose not to and it stopped after Alevels. It’s hard to tell between a lot of mental health conditions and for a proper diagnosis you would need to speak to a doctor and some unis might ask for a doctors note when considering extenuating circumstances. I would definitely put it down though as even if they can’t consider it it won’t do any harm, they may even be able to offer support if they do accept you.
Original post by Anonymous
realistically i know i need to discuss this with doctor (which i will) but i'm not currently able to see one due to travel reasons so y'all are the best i have
during alevel exams last summer i had increased symptoms of ptsd and i don't know if i actually had it. because of extreme stress i started to get my first nightmares of a traumatic event that occurred three years ago (two at the time). they weren't waking up in cold sweats, but i really struggled with concentration and thinking about anything else other than work or the nightmares
i ask because i'm filling in an extenuating circumstances sheet, and want them to be aware of my negative mental health during that period. i haven't had any dreams since exams ended, and my general symptoms have decreased a lot. i still think about it every day and get really worked up about it and other stuff every now and again. can ptsd leave like that?
shall i include this in the form i'm filling out? i never went to a doctor because it's something that i'm only thinking about in hindsight, since during exams i had a very one-track mind. would it even be worth mentioning the traumatic event, despite it happening before alevels started? i don't want to lie or enhance the events, but most of it limited the grades i'm certain i could have achieved.
im pretty confused so any ideas?
during alevel exams last summer i had increased symptoms of ptsd and i don't know if i actually had it. because of extreme stress i started to get my first nightmares of a traumatic event that occurred three years ago (two at the time). they weren't waking up in cold sweats, but i really struggled with concentration and thinking about anything else other than work or the nightmares
i ask because i'm filling in an extenuating circumstances sheet, and want them to be aware of my negative mental health during that period. i haven't had any dreams since exams ended, and my general symptoms have decreased a lot. i still think about it every day and get really worked up about it and other stuff every now and again. can ptsd leave like that?
shall i include this in the form i'm filling out? i never went to a doctor because it's something that i'm only thinking about in hindsight, since during exams i had a very one-track mind. would it even be worth mentioning the traumatic event, despite it happening before alevels started? i don't want to lie or enhance the events, but most of it limited the grades i'm certain i could have achieved.
im pretty confused so any ideas?
You didn't have PTSD unless a Dr diagnosed it, and PTSD doesn't operate in the way you described. You may have been anxious during exams.
Original post by threeportdrift
You didn't have PTSD unless a Dr diagnosed it, and PTSD doesn't operate in the way you described. You may have been anxious during exams.
You absolutely can have PTSD without a doctors diagnosis, you have to have it before seeing the doctor to be diagnosed. I agree it doesn’t sound like PTSD but it presents differently in different people
I'm getting tested for cPTSD that was potentially caused by many different incidents throughout my life including dysfunctional family dynamics, emotional abuse, manipulation, attempted SA, watching someone I love fall down a flight of stairs, etc. Most of my alleged "episodes" consisted of me bursting out crying, screaming swear words at people, and hiding in any corner I could find. I also avoid any staircase I can find, and if I have to go on one, I go very very slowly. Trust does not come easily for me and I'm always paranoid that people will backstab me or hurt me in some way. This causes clinginess and possessiveness in any good relationship I find, but it makes people see me as a red flag, and ruins my perception of myself. I've struggled with other mental illnesses during my life including ADHD, anxiety (mostly recovered), and psychotic BPD.
Original post by nixtheproblem
I'm getting tested for cPTSD that was potentially caused by many different incidents throughout my life including dysfunctional family dynamics, emotional abuse, manipulation, attempted SA, watching someone I love fall down a flight of stairs, etc. Most of my alleged "episodes" consisted of me bursting out crying, screaming swear words at people, and hiding in any corner I could find. I also avoid any staircase I can find, and if I have to go on one, I go very very slowly. Trust does not come easily for me and I'm always paranoid that people will backstab me or hurt me in some way. This causes clinginess and possessiveness in any good relationship I find, but it makes people see me as a red flag, and ruins my perception of myself. I've struggled with other mental illnesses during my life including ADHD, anxiety (mostly recovered), and psychotic BPD.
Basically, I don't know much about PTSD and cPTSD myself, but I have experienced it. Any advice I give will be either wrong or stupid, but I hope you're doing ok man.
-Nix
It may be worth mentioning your struggles but a doctor won’t give a sick note for a period of time in which they weren’t in contact with you and couldn’t assess you. For what it’s worth, PTSD doesn’t generally go away so suddenly but I would recommend seeing your doctor or a therapist for some support regardless.
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