Posted by ants on October 29, 2004, at 7:59:58
In reply to college is horrible...., posted by Peddidle on October 28, 2004, at 19:07:10
Peddidle-
I am not sure what kind of college you are at (large, small, private, state, etc), but I thought maybe i could give you some things to think about. I didn't get on meds until after college, but looking back i wish I had seen a therapist or someone earlier-it would have made my college years more productive and enjoyable. But even though I hated it at times and had to take a year off to re-evaluate, i am glad I graduated (better late than never!) You have to remind yourself that in some ways, you are just "playing the game". In our society, you really need a college degree to be taken seriously. It may be wrong, but thats how it is. So try your best. It will make things easier later on.
Are there other support systems at your college that you could go to? Also, are you seeing a campus therapist or someone independant? Maybe someone on campus would have better experience working with students and would know of resources to help you. Maybe a tutor or someone could help you get organized and meet with you a few times a week to help you stay focused. Also, a lot of schools will allow you to get class notes taken by other students if you are diagnosed with some kind of learning disability (add would probably do it). You might even want to look into support groups. I am sure there are other students battling anxiety or other disorders at your school.Please don't give up. Maybe you haven't found the answer yet in terms of medication or therapy, or maybe you need a different kind of school environment. Make sure you are being open and honest with the professors and administrators at your school so that they have the opportunity to give you the second or third chance that you need. Everyone deserves to have a positive college experience and a degree-sticking with school is definitely worth it in the end.
Good luck. Keep us posted.
Ants
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