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Hi guys just wanted to come on here and get some advice here. So I have multiple health conditions. I am in school right now and got accommodations for ankyloses spondylitis and idiopathic hypersomnia is they make a huge impact on my life and how I function through out the day is very important. I got accommodations and one of them is preferential seating. I spoke to a professor in one class as her class is set up very weird. There's four rows and only two rows face the front of the class where the professor teaches the lecture. The other two rows face the other side of the classroom— it's a computer room. I remember my first day of class I had no choice but to sit in the back and it was in a weird area where it was between shade and lighting. I could barely see what was on the projector and because of my conditions it is better for me to sit up front. I spoke to her asking if I can be moved up front. In the beginning of class I she had said where we are seated that day should be our permanent seat. I told her that the accommodation should be sent soon. I don't mind spreading awareness and speaking about my conditions so I told her what I had and how it impacts me at school and how it can throughout the week. It was the second day of class and it was early and all the seats were taken. I spoke to her outside of the room and I understood she doesn't want to overstep so she sounded hesitant about moving someone. She tried asking if I can sit in the front but I would be facing the other wall and that does not help for either of my conditions. She eventually moved someone and it's by the door which was the ideal spot for me. The next time I go into that class, someone sat there again. She made a third announcement that where we are originally seated should be our spots moving forward. I got confused looks and I know it's because I look healthy. It doesn't bother me that people may look confused as to why I need such help but it's a new experience for me. Today I did come to class late which was on me but when I got in, someone else sat there. The teacher didn't say anything. I told the girl that I had accommodations and she asked if I can sit in a spot facing the wall right. I kindly said I couldn't but luckily she made space for both of us to sit there. Again, I received looks and it's kind of awkward. Wether I come to class early or have spoken to the teacher about the seating, it's been an awkward experience. So basically what I am asking is how should I proceed with this? Also any tips for anyone who has gone through something like this. I do like reading other stories as I know it's something others struggle with as well. I've had issues for a very long time and no matter what age it's always looked down upon and honestly it's very upsetting that not enough people are educated on these matters. I have always been a great advocate for spreading awareness and doing research on conditions that impact a persons life. Being back in school is very new to me and with an experience like today it made me feel almost like should I even continue going to school or if that's what others think. It's just a thought that has entered my brain. I am not looking to stop going to school as I am deeply passionate about pursuing my career. I am also very grateful for the help I get and the support from those close to me. It's just a difficult transition when entering new places like going back to school or getting a new job that stresses me out since I am in my early twenties and even with my flare ups and stuff, the judgement is always there.

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Feb 12, 2026 at 4:30 AM UTC
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