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Anonymous Story #10 - Removed from Campus

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Content Warning: PTSD, Bipolar Mania⁠
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I want to let people know my story, but I wish to remain anonymous because of the stigma. I have bipolar 1, autism, C-PTSD, and a constellation of chronic physical illnesses. 2/

My first semester of college, the only mental health diagnosis I had was PTSD, so I had no idea I am bipolar. I was experiencing my worst ever manic episode for over four months my whole first semester, and although I remember very little, I can tell you the outcome. 3/

I was permanently removed from campus and have completed my studies (I’m currently a senior applying to grad school) entirely online. I have made opportunities for myself to conduct independent research and overcome this massive hurdle my university has put before me. 4/

The university refused to reconsider having me back on campus once I was stable on meds because it would make other students who saw my erratic behavior uncomfortable. They also refused to explain to the people from my dorm (it’s a tiny college) why I had acted that way. 5/

I couldn’t transfer because most of my credits would not have transferred to another university. I was stuck. I’m hoping for a better grad school experience.⁠ 6/

Thank you so much to our anonymous author for sharing their story.⁠

You can still share your story anonymously or named if you'd like to:
Anonymously: tinyurl.com/DEHEM-anon
Named: forms.gle/7iXW2WH4ggJsWF…

Fin/ #DEHEM21 #DisInHigherEd #DisabledInSTEM #AcademicMentalHealth