Unfortunately you can't tell them that. You can go to your Student Advisor and see if you can get on an adjusted learning plan. But telling your Profs about you issues and problems...well they have hundreds of students to teach and they can't realistically take into account each of your individual problems.

College is hard, I spent 12 years in University and had BiPolar at the same time and was married and had a child and worked for most of it. Its hard. You don't have to finish the class load on everyone else's terms, sometimes slowing down a bit can help.

But talking to your advisor and seeing if there is a different education plan you can take that has an Individualized Education Plan to fit your needs, you might be able to find things a bit easier.

Take care,
kat

It might tell the professor a whole lot more if you give them a compliment and let them fish for an explanation, if they are interested. Alas, they have to listen to the problems of allot of students and they might be hoping they don't have to listen to another round. It's allot, even for a psych professor.

Meanwhile. . . That doesn't soften your personal realities a bit. Gentle support while you work it through. It's hard, but it's worth the effort.

You really aren't exhausted, you are incredibly depressed. I was told to use the showering as your standard. if you aren't showering, or if it takes incredible effort to shower, then you are depressed.

So, time to revisit this with your pdoc. School might be too hard with your mental state. I have done a lot of school, and it gives me energy when I am depressed.

Do talk to Student Services,and let them know you are ill. You might qualify for some kind of help or intervention, under various disability acts. II had to use my disability this year, because I couldn't write the 3 hour final. I was allowed to use my computer, and get an extra 1 1/2 hours to finish the exam, which I needed. That is just an example, I am quite sure being bipolar would qualify for something.

so while others have given advice about dealing with college - what is it you might be able to do to get a better control on the bipolar?

Are you on meds? Have you discussed this issue with your psychiatrist? What are they doing to adjust your meds?

I would discuss this with your psychiatrist.....

The meds make me tired somewhat as well however if you can barely function without feeling exhaustion I think that your doctor should know about it.....

Big hug......xo

I agree that taking a smaller course load is key. I had to do so when I discovered I was overwhelmed with a full course load and that was before meds and my diagnosis. You have to be your number one priority

Maybe you could see if you can take some of your courses online. That would cut out the prep for going to school and getting there. Good luck in your endeavors.

hey cut yourself a break, give yourself some slack. you are doing one hell of a job keeping up with everything to date. I think I am wonderful if i manage to make coffee!! look at the things you do not the ones you don't. You have a serious illness and yet you are still getting yourself to school, walking your dog, showering etc... these can be mammoth tasks when depressed. so kudos to you. the suggestions offered above about any extra time that may be available to you and talking to your college advisor/counsellor are all good. and do check in with your pdoc and tdoc for a med tweak. but you go girl. you are accomplishing a lot. it is a very tough illness to live with but it sounds like you are doing a good job of it. hugs

Hang in there. I agree with everyone else. give yourself a break and you need to revisit your Dr. let him know whats going on. Bi-Polar can make things difficult but it can be manageable. focus on the good things that always helps me. we are all hear for you to.

hi Coffeetime, welcome to the bipolar board, are you bipolar? If so, perhaps introduce yourself.