I’m going on school camp, should i tell my teachers about my Panic Disorder?
5 June 2010
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hope asked:
For the past year, i have had panic/anxiety disorder and sometimes get extremely anxious and need to leave rooms and catch my breath for a while.
For the past year, i have had panic/anxiety disorder and sometimes get extremely anxious and need to leave rooms and catch my breath for a while.
Should i get my mum to call up a teacher and tell them just in case something happens?
If so, what should she say to them?
First, I am so sorry that you struggle with this. My daughter does that too, well, she used to. She is getting better thanks to a book that my sis told me about. My sis used to struggle with anxiety and panic attacks also. Have your mom get you a book called From Panic to Power by Lucinda Bassett. I promise you…you will no longer have that problem if you read this book. :0)
Yes you really should. Teachers need to be notified of any important health issues immediately. If your mom decides to call I think it’ll be great because then they’ll know it’s serious. Your mom will probably know what to say, but just tell them what you wrote, that you have a panic/anxiety disorder that they should be aware of and when it happens you need to leave the room to catch your breath etc.
You should definitely inform the teachers and chaperones, or at least the ones that will be around you most. It will be hard for them to know what to do if they don’t know what’s going on. I get anxiety attacks, and I remember getting one in class once, and it had my teacher really shaken up because he had no idea what was going on. I also go to camp every year with school, and in a situation where you’re away from home, it’s doubly important that they know.
An anxiety disorder is a mental illness, which can be very serious. Like any other serious medical condition, your teachers need to be informed.
absolutely, please don’t hesitate.
I think that your mother should mention it to them in case something happens. Im sure that your mother will know what to say to the teachers
Yes yes yes DEFINATLY!! Get your mum to call the teacher – better still get your doctor to write a note so they know it is official and that if any problems occur that they can contact your doc for advice. It is very important that you put an understanding support system around you when you are away as the additional stress of being with people 24.7 and in new surroundings will impact your tolerance and could well lead your panic disorder reactions to activate.
It is a good idea to get your mum to speak to them (and if you can back it up with medical note/info that could be good – just because some people might not know about that kind of thing or understand it)
Dont be shy about your teachers knowing – I am a teacher and I know that parents tell teacher lots of things especially when their kids are away at camp – I bet you for instance there is atleast one kid amoung your group who is a bed wetter (and I am not talking about kids here Im talking older teens) there are heaps of ‘hidden’ issues which people have and going away from home on camp is the time when you need to share that info to ensure you get the best and most responsive care and support you may need.
Just think its one less thing to think and worry about if you know that your teachers are aware of how you might react and or feel. They will want you to have a great time and knowing that there are underlying issues that could affect your enjoyment will help them help you enjoy your camp.
Have fun
Definitely. She probably already has. I struggle with the same thing and I think the very best thing I can tell you is to take a few deep belly breaths and go through with things that scare you on the camp. Truly. It will set you free.
yes, it’s better to let them know so there will be no misunderstanding..
Your mom should tell the teachers to be more understanding to you because of your panic disorder..
Yes you should have your mother talk to them, you will probably feel a slight sense of relief knowing that they know. If anything does happen they will know what is happening.
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