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October 25, 2022

Having chronic illness is like your body punishing you for simply trying to live your life.

I went to a picnic on Saturday, and I am still suffering the consequences of me trying to act like a normal student and have fun.

#POTS #AutonomicDysfunction #Undiagnosed #University #Student

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@morganleahreid

September 28, 2022

Counsellor in training.

I knew it was going to be hard. But damn. I have been skipping classess, I haven’t been able to gain a practicum placement, due to having epilepsy (have to be medically certified, which is totally understandable), which means I fail that paper. but after the 6 week break we had. I haven’t been the same person. I’m dull. I have no motivation. I have no drive. I feel burnt out. Feels like the rope around my neck is getting tighter and tighter. Fight or flight mode really. I need to get assessments done. So that’s all I really focus on anymore. I want to talk to someone, but no one has time and I don’t want to be that moaning person.
Overall; I want to help people but my tank is empty right now. And I don’t want to fail my degree because I wasn’t strong enough to push through like I should be doing. #Depression #Anxiety #University #Anxiety #Stress

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Drawing of man at typewriter

Kaden M (he/they)

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August 23, 2022

How I'm Getting Through My Writer's Residency With Disabilities

I struggle with focus and restlessness, often internally and sometimes externally, hyperactive. To be frequently bombarded with intrusive thoughts, whether they are the irrational kind intrinsic to my OCD, or the very real kind associated with my C-PTSD… intrusive thoughts and memories make focusing a nearly impossible task. Throw ADHD and challenges with auditory processing [...]

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Kenzie with her service dog, a poodle named Atlas.

Kenzie with her service dog, a poodle named Atlas.

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July 27, 2022

6 Things to Know When Bringing Your Service Dog to College

In May of 2021, I received my service dog Atlas from a local program and in August 2021, I began my senior year of college with him by my side. Do you or someone you love have a service dog they will be bringing to their college or university this fall? Here are a few [...]

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Textbooks and pencils on table.

Textbooks and pencils on table.

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

February 12, 2022

It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Get Disability Accommodations at University

I never realized how hard disabled people need to fight for reasonable accommodations until recently. In addition to working full time, I’m also a full-time student. Up until now, I’ve been able to take classes completely online through my community college. This is my first semester at a private university that I’ve transferred to in [...]

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Kathy's son at college.

Kathy's son at college.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 28, 2022

Why My Autistic Son Is Thriving in College

My 20-year-old autistic son is a sophomore in college. Sometimes, when I just write those words, I still have a hard time believing it. Not because I didn’t believe in him, but because I so often doubted a world that saw “different” as less and so for years, I worried that a college experience might [...]

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Kiley in her graduation cap and gown.

Kiley in her graduation cap and gown.

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January 4, 2022

I Won't Allow Chronic Pain to Take Away My Dreams

When I was diagnosed with chronic illnesses (fibromyalgia, endometriosis, Hashimoto’s) at the age of 14, I felt like my dreams could not come true. The idea of college and becoming an independent adult seemed impossible. The days of endless pain and sadness began to reflect that over the years. Ironically, in my senior year of [...]

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Katherine in her graduation cap and gown.

Katherine in her graduation cap and gown.

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November 4, 2021

How Developing Chronic Illness at University Enhanced My Career

When I first started to experience chronic illness while studying for my undergraduate degree, I was overwhelmed. I was no longer able to participate in my studies, work, and social life in the way I was used to. This left me feeling very uncertain about my future and the big career goals I had set [...]

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Raymond at college.

Raymond at college.

Michelle Tetschner

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November 1, 2021

When My Son With Down Syndrome Got Lost During His First Week at College

My son got lost! My son is a freshman at college this year. He got lost on night five of college. At 9:30 p.m. It was dark. Pitch black. Everyone gets lost, right? But not everyone has Down syndrome and rocks an extra chromosome. This was his very first Friday night on campus. There was [...]

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Sad schoolboy sitting outdoors.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

October 25, 2021

When the World Expects You to Bend as an Autistic Person

I don’t remember who said it, but I once heard the analogy that a person on the spectrum sees the details before they see the big picture. The problem is the world is designed around people who see the big picture first. It meant I had to adapt to a world that does not accommodate [...]