Bipolar Disorder - Teen Support Group

Sounds like you're under a lot of stress. Just take deep breaths, take lil breaks, and keep in mind no matter how bad you fuck up, you'll have bigger fuck ups later that will make this all seem like nothing in comparison :P

An awesome thing about high school (I'm assuming you're in h/s) is even if you flunk every class, you have the opportunities to make it up: summer school, alternative school, talking to the teachers and principal about your issues so they cut you some slack. Even in college, I sat down with a few teachers and explained to them my problems, and every one of them was caring enough to let some things slide. As long as they see you're making the effort, they tend to be forgiving. It's the kids that just don't give a fuck that they don't let make up for bad grades.

Consistent deep breathing really does help. When your brain goes off track, don't get mad at yourself, just breath and say okay brain, this isn't that hard to focus on, I can do this just fine. Forgive yourself for getting distracted. Try to make it more interesting for yourself. Make sure you have a study space. All too often I'd have to leave my house, go to a cafe, and study there. Which is really weird 'cause the rest of my days, weeks, whatever, I wouldn't want to go in public for anything. People are weird, lots have issues that are undiagnosed or they don't mind or notice, so you're not the only one going through this. I bet you're not even the only one in your class with concentration issues, in fact, I gurentee it. Happens to everyone, it's just how you react to yourself that makes the difference. So meditate a little, don't think about what the future could become 'cause it ain't even close to happening yet. Tell yourself what's in front of you is all that truly matters, which sounds stressful but in a positive light, it makes it far easier than it's made up to be in your brain.

Bi polar is such a bitch sometimes, eh? ^_^ No worries tho, you can make it through this and faaar harder/worse things.

you should try meditating i know it sounds cheezy and dumb but it works. just relax and breath it helps me and i am bipolar as well.

My daughter is close to your age and suffers similar issues. The breathing advise is great and also, take a long bath and try to leave your troubles in the water. Focus on one thing at a time and try to slow your thoughts. It sounds a little silly, but the water itself has a calming effect and it usually helps my daughter.

Bless you Hun.

Thanx guys for your advice.:):)

I'll be sure to try everything And by the way,I did end up going to bed eventually. But it was pretty late tho.

Try not to blame yourself for your distraction. If meditating doesn't work, try stretching, walking, or whatever to attempt to release endorphins.

Sometimes study partners can help.

Try to do homework in sections, do them in order of priority then from longest/hardest to easiest and shortest.

I hope everything works out.

Hey Ive been there all I can tell u is hang on!! Dont give up! It will pass soon! chin up! trust me this can be very very hard to do! and i know cause all you want to do is cry and want it all to end but dont give up cuase there are people out there who love ya and people out there like you! Im just learning that there are people who have bipolar! so hang in!! we are all in this togher and if you need encougoument you got my e-mail!!