Hey there,

I found one semester that I couldn't do anything. I couldn't do the research for my papers, or read the book for the massive book report. Got 66 pages in and stopped there. I think it was depression as I lost all of my meds enroute to california. i emailed my professors (I'm in online school) and told them what was going on. They gave me a continuance but it wasn't enough and i failed all three classes.

I would suggest for you to see the school counselor and go from there. How do you do with self-care like brushing your teeth everyday or showering every day? I find that those two things are a huge indicator of my depressive levels. If I can't find the motivation to do those two things then I'm screwed.

You are however finding the motivation to get out of bed so some of it might just be planning. Think about self-sabotage and if you've done that to yourself in the past. I know for me when things start going well I tend to self-sabotage. That looks like failing in school, not taking care of myself, quitting my meds (which I just did a week and a half ago). If you can recognize it as self-sabotage then you can fight against it. Since you are able to do other things and are not just laying in bed all day long I would suggest that you just plan your day and get yourself to a place like the library where your only choice is to study. You have to be proactive in this, which is sounds like you are being.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Love and Hugs,
Tara