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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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AprilStar 12/19/2009

Trying to write this stupid paper for school but I can't seem to get anywhere with it. It's due Monday, and it's the take-home exam. I just have so much else on my mind right now that I can't force myself to concentrate on it for even 5 minutes, no matter how hard I try. I just look at the stupid paper and want to cry. It's too much, I can't do it, but I need to. It's starting to really stress me out and not helping my anxiety. Why can't I get myself to do this?
Anyone want to write it for me? Or at least help me figure out how to do it for myself? I just don't know what to do, and it's getting quite frustrating.

deleted_user 12/19/2009

Can you take a 30 minute break and do something totally unrelated to the paper? Go for a run/to the gym, take a walk, call a friend, dance around to your favorite music, anything to shake up the anxiety and loosen yourself up a bit?

I hope it gets better.

deleted_user 12/19/2009

Don't have any real advice for you. I just want to let you know im sending some positive energy your way April. Hope you are able to complete your paper in time, or at least an extension. Good luck with school. xoxoxo

deleted_user 12/19/2009

I've always had this problem. I've failed most the english classes I've ever had to take because of it. I was told to just take some time and free-write. Just right down whatever comes to mind. Then after a while, you can get all of the other things in your head on paper, you can start working your writing around to the topic your paper is.. Then just tweek it from there for the finishing touches, and any info that might have been left out.

I hope that makes sense...

AprilStar 12/19/2009

This is already the extension date for me from the 15th. I really can't hand it in any later.

deleted_user 12/19/2009

When's the extention date? Or was it the 15th?

AprilStar 12/19/2009

The extension date is Monday (the 21st).

AprilStar 12/19/2009

Well, went and made myself some hot chocolate and swept the floor. This paper will never get done! It's hopeless! Can I give up now?

deleted_user 12/20/2009

I don't think it's a good idea, but in the end, it's your decision to make. But if you do just give up, will you still stress about it? If you're still stressing about it now, you'll probly still stress about later if you don't turn in something. Just something to think about..

deleted_user 12/20/2009

I have faced this many times. Try dealing with it by telling yourself that I need to keep my problems and thoughts in my mind aside right now in a basket. Finish the paper and then pick up those things from the basket and then I can think a lot about it, cry about it, worry about it. Also, I have been told that there is a higher power that deals with things that you cant deal with. Keep hope! You will feel much better if you finish the paper (give an effort, something is better than nothing!)

Hugg!

AprilStar 12/20/2009

I know I can't actually give up on it, but it's always a nice thought . . .

Still don't see how it will be possible for me to finish it though.

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