Posted by alexandra_k on October 14, 2005, at 19:20:18
In reply to Please help me see a future, posted by Deneb on October 14, 2005, at 18:45:17
mid terms... i was thinking of them as exams. but they aren't so much, are they? middle of the term assessment? that was crunch time for me too.
i think... that you are despairing about your future because your studies are really very important to you and are a huge part of what you see yourself as and where you see yourself in the future.
and so missing a couple mid terms is what is so hard...
and performance anxiety (that you must do really well) probably resulted in you missing them.
so...
i think the best thing you could do to help you find yourself some hope is to get the mid term situation sorted.
phone your p-doc
go and see your p-doc
maybe spend a little time in hospital if that is what he wants (it really isn't that bad and the whole point of it is to get you established on your meds, stabilised, seeing a future for yourself, and getting some time out).he will be able to give you something
you will be able to have a short respiteyou will come back feeling HEAPS better
and you can still complete your courses most probably.
please please sort this out.
i had compassionate withdrawals 3 semesters in a row. would spin out half way through the semester because of performance anxiety and wouldn't think there was any hope for me at all :-(
but with each withdrawal... it just serves to undermine your sense of competence and self respect etc.
i know it probably doesn't seem all that manageable to continue...
but a brief respite (may be) all you need to get yourself back on track
then it will seem more manageable.i know you have had compassionate withdrawals before...
the hardest thing in the world is breaking that cycle and getting through one semester.
next one will be easier i promise you that.
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