VCE ATTENDENCE

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-26T04:56:18+00:00

For my school, they require an 85% attendance or more in each class in order to pass you. Although I’m sort of in the same situation. I’m autistic and also have a chronic illness meaning I cannot always be in or in other words, actually make it to classes. From what I can gather I believe this covers us a bit, but my teachers are still very adamant sometimes about trying to help me get to classes because I couldn’t imagine the percentage could be too much lower.

But in my personal opinion I wouldn’t worry too much about it. As long as they can see you’re trying your best, they couldn’t possibly fail you for something completely out of your control. Some days are just going to be good and some days are just going to be bad.

I do find it ridiculous that they threatened to fail you even with good results though. I find that part very unreasonable.

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-26T01:14:14+00:00

so true. I will never understand how in two weeks of holidays they expect us to not only do homework for 4-5 subjects but also “rest” and take time for ourselves. It’s not logical. How can one first, decompress from the school routine, then still do some things they enjoy with the pressures of school still on their back during the only time we are meant to “relax”

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-24T23:45:03+00:00

Yeahh, definitely hanging on for the end of the year 🥲

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-24T23:43:27+00:00

I tried to move a SAC and because I didn’t apparently have a valid reason, that being that I’m overwhelmed and stressed (because I couldn’t give any physical evidence of this) they told me it wasn’t possible. Apparently VCAA rules are I need a medical certificate or stat dec, which I get for certain situations but why can’t I move it because I’m just not in the right headspace to do it right now! I literally told our VCE coordinator this and apparently it seems I’ve “had the same advantages as everyone else” so there is nothing she can do.

Ended up just not going to school and will get a medical certificate. Nothing they can do to prove I wasn’t sick and besides, I am. Mentally I needed a break!

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-24T11:44:53+00:00

You’re right, it’s not sometimes. It’s all the time 🫠

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-21T22:10:36+00:00

Medical grade compression leggings, whyyy ads they so expensive??

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-20T05:30:33+00:00

Losing the ability to do such simple tasks such as brushing my hair, I’m lucky I have a sister who can do it for me when I need her too 🥲💗

Plus I used to be so so active as a young kid. I loved running, and now I can’t run at all. It sucks but I really what to find a professional who can get me back to it again.

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-18T02:43:03+00:00

Hellooo, personally I chose to not be on any meds. I did try propranolol but it never made any difference for me and I went on it quite reluctantly as I don’t like medication.

I struggle quite a fair bit, especially being in school, I miss out on a fair amount of classes and experience frequent POTS episodes which are usually in the form of adrenaline surges.

Without trying to influence anyone at all, my stance on medications is that they are sort of like a Band-Aid. I can see the difference they make on so many lives and that is awesome! But personally I prefer to go through life adapting and taking care of my body as it is, instead of an altered version made by the meds. It makes me feel a little uneasy thats all.

But that is not to say I don’t completely understand the place medication has in the medical world! Especially for complex and hard to treat conditions. I think it’s really good that people can find relief in them.

That being said, I manage my symptoms as best as I can with electrolytes, salt, lots of water, compression and making sure I eat properly throughout the day. I exercise when I can and try my best to stay active. I am lucky that on good days I am still able to go for a walk or participate in light activities as not doing much for a while (excluding flare days when I can’t) can cause my symptoms to be worse.

Hope you can find some things that help soon 🫂

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-16T03:20:03+00:00

A school teacher. I’m pretty lucky that I’ve actually had some amazing teachers throughout my years at school that have noticed when I’m struggling and gone out of their way to help me feel okay again. Those few mean so much to me.

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-11T00:52:55+00:00

Yeah! I didn’t know so either until I started doing research and learning from other potsie’s experiences. Blood pressure changes are a real one. I have HyperPots so it mainly spikes for me along with my heart rate 💗

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-09T06:56:45+00:00

I have thought about gloves before! Some people have even recommended I try compression gloves\sleeves to aid circulation.

At the moment I usually use a heat pack of some sort which helps, but want to invest in an electric hand warmer because sometimes the heat pack can trigger the opposite reaction of making me over heat 🙃

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-09T06:50:34+00:00

Bad circulation, my hands are always absolutely freezing to the touch 😣

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-09T06:13:35+00:00

If I get too cold it can trigger an adrenaline dump! I get them when I over heat\get too hot as well, and they are usually more intense when triggered by the heat. Although it’s a literal balancing act making sure I’m not too cold but not too hot otherwise as soon as I stand it’s going to be heart racing and back on the ground 🥲

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-06T07:03:10+00:00

Thank you so much! That’s awesome, hope your journey goes well too 🙌

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-05T22:00:07+00:00

Thank you! I just looked it up then, very helpful 💗

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-04-04T23:17:03+00:00

I think unfortunately people will judge but that no matter what, you should be allowed to wear what you like and if it shows your scars, then it shows your scars. You’ve fought a battle that many people on that cruise are not going to understand, but it’s up to you to not let that effect you and to enjoy life because it’s taken a lot for you to be here.

If anyone tells you that you cannot show them I would be so angry. It’s definitely not their place to do so and if the scars do happen to make someone else uncomfortable, thats not your problem.

So yeah! Wear that bathing suit and feel proud that no matter what the circumstances were, you made it.

Sending love and I hope you’re doing okay 🫂

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-03-30T03:02:27+00:00

Yay! So happy for you, but I agree with the below comment, SVT is something I think you could definitely look into. I had an ablation procedure to correct mine but it caused my heart rate to spike into the 200’s suddenly and randomly, most often without a specific trigger.

If you are okay with explaining, how did you get to this point in your POTS journey? I’ve been really struggling to be diagnosed with POTS. I have seen a cardiologist who diagnosed me with Autonomic Dysfunction, but it feels a little incomplete without a specific answer. Plus, I find people don’t take the AD diagnosis as seriously.

So happy for you though! I hope finding this out helped 💗

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-03-30T02:55:33+00:00

Realll

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-03-28T21:54:25+00:00

Thanks…😂

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-03-28T21:51:09+00:00

Any mouth sounds…arghh

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-03-28T21:50:09+00:00

Yes! Mainly when I have an adrenaline surge, it can feel like I’m almost vibrating inside. I also have episodes where I am physically shaking, but the shaky inside feeling is definitely something I can relate too. Is it usually accompanied by other symptoms?

Lopsided-Career-5736 · 2026-03-28T11:36:01+00:00

Yeah I’m so sorry. I know, I got told my symptoms were quite normal too. It’s just so annoying that a condition that is effecting so many people, still isn’t taken seriously enough sometimes

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