I'm just now discovering that I have PTSD, this condition can disable my ability to study right?

[Silver7]

I've been through a lot of trauma and I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I wanted to study and learn things like programing, coding, website design, and 3D modeling but I don't feel like my mind is still in the state or condition to stay still and focus. I feel anxious when I try to sit calmly and study, I think this is because of my PTSD ...Is it really my PTSD hindering me from being able to study?

I studied graphic designing and I passed the course with flying colours, I did well studying graphic design years ago when I didn't feel as much stress on my mind. Is it that PTSD can warp the way you feel on the inside there for dismantling some of your mental abilities?

That's why I want to now do things like work for Discovery or National Geography, being an Explorer and just going out to which ever remote location they want me to explore sounds like it would be exciting for me and I might not have to study too much to do a job like that. Sure it might be dangerous going out to remote locations but I'm willing to do it. (Basically what I'm saying is that, I'd now prefer to do any type of job that requires bravery and guts more than studying

[yumeryuu]

Not to just point out, but just saying ‘I got ptsd’ on the tapas forum, is probably not the therapy you are looking for.

I don’t know how old you are or what happened in your life but this is something that is for you and your doctor to discuss.

PTSD does not mean your life is over or you can never study again.

PTSD means you have a prolonged anxiety from past events.

I am 41 and lived through the 2011 tohoku tsunami in Japan. One month after my parents divorce. Wtf?
plus a whole lot more.

You will move on and move up.

[kyupol]

Same here. Been through a lot of trauma and yes that can affect your ability to study and learn. From experience, meditation, mindfulness, and prayer helps a lot.

Jobs that require bravery? Try iron worker. Work on building and maintaining sky scrapers. I'd do that job if I was younger and fitter since I know how to weld and been working with metal since 2017. Got trained on the job and only had to pay 1/4 the cost of welding school (was a 10 month course).

[NickRowler]

I am not a therapist and asking on forums, you might end up with "armchair advice" which can lead to false self-diagnosis.

It is common for people to feel restless while doing school work. It's good to take breaks. Sometimes finding new methods to study can also help. Little changes like the type of chair you are sitting in can make a huge difference.

If you have trauma tied to school, try to find a professional you can talk to. Because that might effect you beyond just a school environment.

[GothickangelStudios]

I'm in my 40s and 2 people hit my car and now I'm mucked for life with epilepsy, spine damage, etc. Im home bound now. PTSD goes with it due to the truama. I had to learn to walk and draw again. My hands and brain did not work properly.
I have a background in graphic design, website, etc during my college years. And had to relearn that again with online tutorials.
PTSD shouldnt be able to hinder your ability to learn, adapt and grow. Just takes patience and being gentle with yourself. I find lyrics from certain songs I compile onto my playlist help me push through it. And even my epilepsy. It works for people with dementsia and alztimers. They awaken and are able to function better.

[allisoncandraw]

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[lignorice]

First, are your PTSD is professionally diagnosed?

Do not self diagnose. It is called disorder because what you experienced causing disorder and/or happening more (intense, frequency, idk which your case is), and it has to be diagnosed by a professional. Self diagnose may lead to false thinking and getting you deeper in slump.

Also, I want to compare your experience with mine about traumas, as we have different results.

I have went through a lot of traumas, but I have not get any professional diagnosis. The safest one example to say is from an accident that broke my wrist, the one I use mainly for daily life. This put me in slump until today, because I haven't recover my abilities (drawing, writing) to the point before the accident. Does this hinder my learning? Yes. I learnt most effectively when writing down what I learn, and until today (it has been almost 3 years), I can't hand write more than 1 page because my wrist hurts. I draw very slowly because I keep miss my strokes and my wrist hurts as well along with me getting frustrated (I mean, it's still worse than the point before the accident).

But does this make me give up to learn draw or to write down things? No. I still write down things. I still love to sit down for hours and read to learn things. Conclusion, I think your desire to do things that require bravery and guts is not linked to PTSD, but then again, everyone's experience is different, and so does how one perceive their experiences and trauma. Regardless, we all moving on in our life, in the direction we are guided to or we choose. Do not give up. The life must go on. And as @GothickangelStudios says, be gentle to yourself as you recover.

[Silver7]

My traumas are that I was bullied a lot during and even after leaving school. When I couldn't get much employment I was under a lot of stress, I also didn't have any friends or people to interact with apart from my family. I even ended up in the hospital and was forcibly injected with a chemical that caused me to be in tremendous pain for months. Even after I finally recovered from that insane injection, I still couldn't get a job, I am kinda isolated from the rest of society right now but I still haven't given up hope.

Sorry for the late reply, ....please reply to me if you are willing, what do you think of my response?

[SleepingPoppy]

Have you been diagnosed by a doctor? Have you tried, or are you getting therapy?

I’m sure PTSD could make studying difficult in some cases? But I’m doubtful that the adventurous jobs you’re talking about are accessible without their own studying. Regardless, you’d have to research what is required of the job you want to seek, then pursue it. Everything takes work. The bravest thing you could do is tackle your mental health and focus on healing, though.

I’m aware not everyone has easy access to mental health help, though, so I’m sorry if you’re in that position. Whatever you decide, most things are possible.

[kyupol]

Similar boat man... trauma due to bullying, horrible abusive parents, and compulsory military in my country.

And also due to my aspergers, I have difficulty holding down jobs that require social interaction. Constantly end up offending people due to my low social IQ. That's why I'm a welder-sandblaster. A job where you can't get anything done if you talk too much.

But you know what, there's light at the end of the tunnel. Trauma can lead to something beautiful. Something that will be more pleasurable than anything this world has to offer.

Wishing you healing and the best of luck. God bless.

[Silver7]

Thank you, and I wish you the best too!

[Silver7]

Thank you, you are very thoughtful

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