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Old Oct 09, 2010, 01:44 PM
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In college, I was put on probation when my grades fell (D's & F's) due to a severe bipolar episode, very maniac then a major depressive episode and back and forth; could not get it controlled. The probation was difficult, stressful, and was not an easy time as I imagine it is not for you either right now.

I know when I have had school issues b/c of my mental illness, I've talked to a school counselor, a therapist, and/or pdoc, who has advocated helping me or written the school on my behalf. It can be especially helpful so the school is aware of what is going on and if there are any accommodations to be made or other help needed. Was it the school counselor or a teacher you had asked for help and they ignored you? I am so sorry to hear that they did not help and hope it will not happen in the future. I try to have a support network in place, counselor or T and in my case, a pdoc before I returned to school this time. To talk to someone who can help me learn how to head things off either before they happened or while they were happening.

Are you seeing a T or pdoc now by chance? I don't know if you have access to a T or a counselor, but they can be a big help and would highly recommend one if not seeing one. Hang in there in the meantime.

Last edited by Fresia; Oct 09, 2010 at 02:06 PM.