Depression Support Group
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.
I guess the title of this almost says it all, doesn't it? I'm sorry to be putting this up, but I really need a boost this morning.
There is a problem with the way my weeks are developing now that I occasionally have to work three days a week. Simply put, I usually have to go straight to classes by the time my work shift is over, so that by the time I go home, my brain is basically shot.
From a standpoint of keeping busy, this isn't necessarily bad. From a standpoint of keeping up, it is very bad. It means I really have no hope of keeping up with my Monday and Tuesday class sessions, so I often have to spend my time outside of class trying to cover two sessions worth of notes. Sometimes I can do it because the pace of some of said classes has not gone as fast the syllabus has predicted (in one the professor has already conceded that she can't and won't cover everything), but sometimes I can't.
And the times I can't have been adding up, because then I panic about how I'll get to catch up fully (I am terrible at taking a step back and reassessing the situation). These have lead to occasional sleeping problems, usually severe enough that I can't awake and end up missing class sessions. I barely relate to anyone in my classes so usually I never find out what I missed (there was one person in my business law course who had been kind enough to do this, but she has since dropped the course, leaving me with no one).
I have reached the point where while I don't want to give up, that's exactly what my heart wants to do...and I can't imagine what that would do to me emotionally if I can't talk it out of that, but I know it wouldn't be good.
I hate asking for this but I could use huggles, encouragement, anything along those lines. I'll do my best to return any responses to that end in kind.
There is a problem with the way my weeks are developing now that I occasionally have to work three days a week. Simply put, I usually have to go straight to classes by the time my work shift is over, so that by the time I go home, my brain is basically shot.
From a standpoint of keeping busy, this isn't necessarily bad. From a standpoint of keeping up, it is very bad. It means I really have no hope of keeping up with my Monday and Tuesday class sessions, so I often have to spend my time outside of class trying to cover two sessions worth of notes. Sometimes I can do it because the pace of some of said classes has not gone as fast the syllabus has predicted (in one the professor has already conceded that she can't and won't cover everything), but sometimes I can't.
And the times I can't have been adding up, because then I panic about how I'll get to catch up fully (I am terrible at taking a step back and reassessing the situation). These have lead to occasional sleeping problems, usually severe enough that I can't awake and end up missing class sessions. I barely relate to anyone in my classes so usually I never find out what I missed (there was one person in my business law course who had been kind enough to do this, but she has since dropped the course, leaving me with no one).
I have reached the point where while I don't want to give up, that's exactly what my heart wants to do...and I can't imagine what that would do to me emotionally if I can't talk it out of that, but I know it wouldn't be good.
I hate asking for this but I could use huggles, encouragement, anything along those lines. I'll do my best to return any responses to that end in kind.
That is very gracious .. good attitude. On the other hand .. something has to change. I would like you to finish your studies and get your diploma .. but sometimes we set our goals too high .. and have to reassess ... lower some goals, re prioritize, and extend the time frame.
Good luck to you. I wish I had something more concise for you.
There are thank you hugs coming to each and every one of you for listening, and I pretty much owe all of you favors because this morning I was feeling flat out horrible. It means a lot to know I can reach out...now hopefully I can return the favor to you and others.