College Stress Support Group
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I am in my second semester of college, recently married, and dealing with depression and anxiety issues. I am a high school dropout who actually loves learning and when I started enrolling for classes, I was really positive.
We're just a week into the semester and things are not going well for me. I'm passing my activities and understanding the material, but my depression is getting in the way. I take online classes because of my anxiety, so my schedule is a little flexible, but I set aside time just for school each day.
Does anyone else have this problem? How do you motivate yourself to do your best on your work and follow your schedule? How do you try when you feel like you aren't smart enough or like it doesn't matter?
We're just a week into the semester and things are not going well for me. I'm passing my activities and understanding the material, but my depression is getting in the way. I take online classes because of my anxiety, so my schedule is a little flexible, but I set aside time just for school each day.
Does anyone else have this problem? How do you motivate yourself to do your best on your work and follow your schedule? How do you try when you feel like you aren't smart enough or like it doesn't matter?
I was a dropout as well, and now I'm in college online, like you. I'm also obsessed with getting good grades, but with all the stuff I'm going through, I've lost my motivation as well. It is so hard to make myself do the work lately. Sometimes I just don't know how I'm going to get through it, I only know that I have no choice. It says that you posted this a week ago, so I hope by now you're doing better.
Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story and encouragement. I really appreciate it. It helps just to know there are other people out there who struggle in the same ways, even if they are older or younger than I am. Thank you for your concern, too - I am doing a little better and my family is encouraging me to return to therapy to cope with some of my stress.
I was hoping that Daily Strength will help me also - and it has!
You said that you are struggling too, and I know that is a daily challenge with good days and bad days. I hope that today is a better day for you. I know I am younger and maybe I wouldn't be very helpful, but if you ever want to talk to someone about stress or how dropping out can make going back more difficult, I will be happy to talk to you, too. I hope you have a wonderful day and that someone else appreciates your understanding and kindness. :)