@.carolgiselle: Today started off like any other teaching day, but somewhere in the middle of my read aloud, I started feeling extremely lightheaded and sick. I ended up having an anxiety attack and had to step away from my classroom. I’m not sharing this for sympathy. I’m sharing it because this is real life as an educator. Sometimes we spend so much time pouring into our students that we forget we need to take care of ourselves, too. I’m so grateful for my admin today. They showed me so much compassion, gave me space to rest, and encouraged me to put my health first. I know not every teacher has that kind of support, and I don’t take it for granted. ❤️ And even while feeling sick, I STILL felt teacher guilt for leaving early. But I’m reminding myself, and hopefully another teacher who needs to hear this, that taking care of yourself does not make you any less dedicated to your students. We’re human before we’re teachers. We deserve the same patience, grace, and care that we give our kiddos every single day. Feeling better now and taking tonight to rest and reset. Tomorrow is a new day. 🫶🏼 #TeacherTok #TeacherLife #TeachersOfTikTok #TeacherMentalHealth #TeacherSelfCare

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k.013123
K✨ :
People dont realize how MUCH “teaching” affects us. Those “little behaviors” will literally have you going crazy
2026-10-26 22:45:20
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dejes199421
Brian :
I swear, when it is not the pencil tapping, it’s the annoying coughing, or the chair squeaking, also the constant side conversation. This is in high school by the way. I can’t even imagine how it is in lower grades.
2026-10-26 23:30:39
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ricann._
olie 🍹ღ . :
those energy drinks aren't good for you either as well babes. please take care of yourself , our mental health should be top priority 🤍
2026-10-26 23:44:38
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userdrx29e9lte
Lori :
I’m sorry for your stress.. teach TK, so I know your pain..but I have to say that you look beautiful! Sometimes a compliment can make your day and make you forget the rest. Xoxo 🫶🏼
2026-11-05 01:58:05
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maybee.hopeee
maybeehopee :
derealization is one of the scariest things to go through. be kind to yourself.
2026-10-26 23:46:31
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grace_bats
Grace :
I hear you and see you and feel you. I’m a kindergarten teacher but I’ve taught first grade as well
2026-11-05 00:04:45
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zreadingteacher
Zreadingteacher :
One of our teachers had a panic attack last week and was taken out by paramedics. People don’t understand what we do. We do a birthday party every single day…alone, all day long.
2026-10-27 02:48:55
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shelfawareness1
Hannah Miller :
It is so hard to be on all day when you just need a minute to breathe
2026-11-04 19:18:26
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rappa1018
Rappastar :
Deep breaths, prayers for your well being! ♥️🙏
2026-11-03 22:26:40
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yubi1234
Yesi :
You just need to be a model
2026-10-27 10:38:38
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user418581234
user41858 :
hey fellow firstie teacher here!👋 this exact same thing has happened to me many times over the years unfortunately, the job is soo stressful and overwhelming and I get panic attacks easily very similar to what you described😕 The hack that helps me every time is SOUR CANDY!!! Like 5 sour skittles under the tongue will do it every time! It does something to shock and reset your nervous system as well as raise your blood sugar, it helps me every time this happens!!❤️
2026-10-27 20:59:28
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cupcake.queeeen
Kianni | nyc creator :
Stress and teaching really go hand and hand! Take care of yourself!!! Hope you're feeling better
2026-10-26 23:05:26
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jamiemarie51
JamieMarie :
You’re only human. Heat definitely affects regulation in many aspects.
2026-10-26 22:47:50
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princess_tamia_25
Tamia 🩷 :
Teaching is such a stressful job!! Take care of yourself girlie 🩷
2026-10-26 23:51:49
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aissaherrera12
Aissa Herrera🌻💙🐾🐈‍⬛ :
I always stick up for teachers because my parents were teachers and I saw them struggle. My Dad used to wake up and throw up because he was so stressed. I appreciate all you do for our kids.
2026-10-26 23:57:15
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lifeinlittlelessons
Andrea🍎 ✏️✨ :
I’m overstimulated just listening to this lol
2026-10-28 01:06:22
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mimis.secret.lair
ur mom :
also! something that helps calm me down when im feeling a panic attack coming is my portable fan! highly recommend, especially for the times youre feeling overheated
2026-10-27 00:19:15
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danijone4
Dani J 🩷 :
The feeling after you have a panic attack is so weird too!! It takes days to feel normal again. 😕
2026-10-27 00:26:36
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brittvictoriia
mufasaaaa :
I was a substitute and it was challenging for me so I can’t even imagine the challenges full time teachers go through & yall are literally doing the Lord’s work!! We appreciate yall!
2026-10-27 03:03:43
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serena_146
Serena🦋✨ :
I'm an English teacher too, and I get derealization attacks every single day
2026-10-27 13:57:28
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mimis.secret.lair
ur mom :
Wow, anytime I feel alone in something about this job, you post something about the exact struggle. you are not alone, i get frequent panic attacks, and ive been worried about having one in front of the kids. you and your account are so special for showing the good and the bad, but especially the REAL. i hope you get good rest and feel better❤️
2026-10-27 00:17:50
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georgediaz671
JD :
Do you have a work-life balance?
2026-10-26 23:19:10
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caing3160
Caing :
Please stop drinking energy drinks and not feel bad for putting yourself first
2026-10-26 23:50:40
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ginagallegos2628
Gina :
I can totally relate. It’s been tough and rough for teachers in Texas too and I hope our leaders up in Austin are working to help us, and not leave us on the back burner.
2026-10-26 23:17:21
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user2214600083486
serena :
I taught for 32 years and I can tell you I had anxiety attacks in the classroom too. It is because the job is so demanding and we lose our sense of reality sometimes. No one knows what teaching does to you!! I loved it so much but the demands got to me on certain days! Never feel bad we are human!!
2026-10-26 23:45:12
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