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Back to school anxiety and depression

AnxietyFreak40
AnxietyFreak40

I have seen many of you posting lately looking for support regarding the stress and anxiety of going back to school.  It sucks. It's grueling, and seems overwhelming at times. 


I just wanted to offer a few words of encouragement to all of you that I hope are reading this.  I am posting in both anxiety and depression, so for those that are members of both I apologize for the over post but wanted to catch everyone. 


As you think about how awful this time may seem,  remember that someday, you will look back on this and be glad that you did this while you are young and not trying to go back to school and get a degree when you are almost 50, like me.  It seemed overwhelming to me when I was young also, and I just couldn't make it financially.  So, now here I am trying to better myself and get that degree in my later years.


I know it can seem so hard with all the pressure, and that can lead to depression.  Studying is important, but be sure to also take care of yourself.  Do a little something for yourself from time to time, no matter how small.


This is my little something that I do and it's a joke with my friends at work:


Whenever I start shopping on Amazon for the textbooks for the next semester, I started noticing that Amazon was telling me to "get a little something for myself" off my wish list.  Well,  If Amazon was telling me to do it, who am I to argue? LOL


Take care, all of you, this school year

billwfriend
billwfriend
I did the later college life too....I took six years to get the AA degree from Junior college because I played cards and partied all the time....then when I was sick with my pych issues I was not in school for little bit...but at about 31 I graduated from University with BA in Education...but I really burned out fast in that field....I went back again in 2000 I guess and got an MA that made me very proud of myself but did not do much in career I was seeking....but I am now self employed and it came as result of the things I did along the way and school was important....I drank in university but had stopped smoking pot then....but in my MA program I was also sober for a few years too....
I am glad I went to college but the student loans would kill me....I am now getting them forgiven under disability status....I am glad about that too....
AnxietyFreak40
AnxietyFreak40
I'm at about six years for my A.S. as well. It has been a long road but I only have two semesters left. whew!
faye1234
faye1234
I went back to school after working as a nanny and for my Early Childhood Certificate. I knew when I worked with the kids that, that was something I really wanted to do with my life. Sometimes you have to do something for you and an education is something that is something for you now and your future.
kgal785
kgal785
Going to school is difficult. But what I have found to help is surrounding myself with a people who want what’s best for me and will encourage me to achieve the goals I have set. Recognizing who is in my corner whether it be family, friends, co-workers, church members, etc., they can help alleviate the stress that can come with school. I agree making sure to take time for yourself or treating yourself occasionally can help with not becoming to burdened with school life. And always keeping in mind that you are working towards your goal and that you can do it.
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