Dear Melissa,

I wish I knew just the right thing to say...
What I do know is that you are not dumb or anything else like that. You are suffering with a serious illness and obviously trying really hard to do what you can to care for yourself. You deserve so many kudos for simply following the course of treatment prescribed for you. It is amazing that at the same time you are attempting to hold down your school work as well. It is totally understandable to feel overwhelmed. You don't have to carry this alone on your own shoulders. I think you should tell your teachers what is going on. Maybe the meds will even out soon and you'll get a little push and energy again. The most important thing is to take care of yourself, which is what you are doing...

Many hugs.

Elana