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start school Thursday - terrified

BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I recently completed a college course my local community college offered for people with mental health issues. I will now begin on working towards a degree on Thursday.

For the longest time I was feeling so optimistic because I felt this is the change in my life I need. I felt it would help build my confidence, give me something constructive to do with my time, and I'd improve my finances. I felt all of this would help improve my depression.

But lately I've been so depressed and all I can do is worry and think of the worst case scenarios. I have so many doubts about myself and sometimes I wish I could just disappear from this world.

I just want to know I'll be okay. That this will work out positively as I originally believed it would.
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
oops. This was meant to be posted on the depression board, but feel free to respond LOL
Calebb
Calebb
Hang on. The school as social-institution is remarkably flexible when it comes to ppl w "nerve issues." I don't know why -- the ppl there just are. Can you study ahead?, read some chapters.., or check w teacher/to see if syllabus is available.

I knew a person preparing for his first yr in med school; he had read thru the book for a major class twice before the class had met once

It could be something to keep U occupied
. C
gramybear
gramybear
First of all sweety, please don't think about all the negatives. That is the first step. Secondly, if this helps at all, I was a D and F student for all of my school years. When I was about your age I decided to go to college and prove to myself and others that I am not stupid. It was the smartest thing I ever did for my confidence and my depression. I left college with only 3 classes left to go so I could become a Psychologist, but my disability took that away. Go for it! Enjoy every minute! You are going to do great. I left with all A's and B's. Who cares where you posted this, I was happy to get to read it and hopefully help a tiny bit. Big Hugs GB
billwfriend
billwfriend
Ive been a student for many years in my past and I will tell you should you give up is the worst idea because the progress you make is the good stuff you will be feeling all along the way....
PinterestFan
PinterestFan
Focus on each day, not the whole.

Very best of luck and hope it's enjoyable.
McBri
McBri
It is normal to have self-doubt and to be nervous. Sometimes, because of our inflictions, we think having these uncomfortable feelings is somehow abnormal.

I know you will go to school and work through things. But, I wish you the best of luck anyway.
scg15223
scg15223
Believe me B all the "worst case scenarios" never happen! With my work I've never had a failed project yet I still worry today about my next project even after hundreds of successes! It's just what we do....we worry because we care! The good thing is that because we worry we work even harder to succeed! I guarantee not only will you graduate you will graduate top of the class :)
annettearizona
annettearizona
Keeping positive is the best way-worrying about what may or may not happen isn't going to help in any way.
Also you may look for an distraction of some sort-some little hobby or craft?
gramybear
gramybear
One more comment for you honey. I found this quote yesterday and would like to share it with you.

When you feel like quitting think about why you started. Author Unknown

No-one can decide what is right for you-just listen to the voice that speaks inside.
Hugs GB
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
Thank you all for your support and lovely responses! It has helped put me in a better frame of mind.

Calebb - that is a great idea. :)
MrEthereal
MrEthereal
The first year was overwhelming for me. I had no idea what to do or how to fit in. I was much older than the majority of the students.

What I learned to do was socialize in class as much as possible. Read the material.
Comment on lectures when the instructor asks for questions or raise the hand!
Keep track of students who take notes and those who are "just there". You will want to socialize with note takers. Also, take notes!

Other students in class will notice will want you in on their class projects and groups and you will get higher grades because of that. It is hard to do at first but it is what I learned, and enjoyed about College.
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