How to talk to my teacher about my problems?. I am so scared and nervous I have never spoken to anyone before (Student Life) | 7 Cups

Hello. I can understand how you’d feel scared and nervous about talking to your teacher about your problems. I’ve been through this type of situation myself but I have found a way to approach the situation. Each year I receive new professors and the first thing I always do is think out how I want the conversation to go. This provides me with a outline of what I want to talk about and really get across. From there I ask the professor if there is a good time where I can talk with them 1-on-1. Right before I enter the room I take a deep breath to calm my nerves. When starting out I explain a little bit of my back history of the condition I have and why it should be relevant information to them. I stress how I need them to understand the information as my accommodations/needs are simply there to ensure I succeed in the best way possible I can.
While it can be scary I highly encourage you to talk with your teacher. Most, if not all, of my teachers have wanted to see me succeed. Part of this involves them willing to work with a student to make sure that student has all resources possible they may need. We have to be our biggest advocates! Advocating is so important as how can a teacher help us succeed if they don’t understand our problems? Good luck with your teachers!