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Originally Posted by xp1155
It's just so hard to adjust meds and be a PhD student. I don't see a psychologist, only a p-doc. I am not sure if there are any support groups for grad students. It's only the second week; I shouldn't feel like this.  |
Amen. Today was the first pdoc visit in 2 months that I haven't had meds changed!
There are often some kind of support groups available - check with whatever counseling center might be on campus. The NAMI group I've gone to is mostly undergrads, plus me, but that doesn't really matter to me. You might also be able to get free/low cost therapy services through the university. I did short-term therapy at the counseling center while working on getting a pdoc lined up.
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Originally Posted by xp1155
I'll work on my lecture before I read. I can fumble my way through my class tomorrow if called on, but I want to make sure my lecture makes sense. Luckily, one of my classes is on-line and I am caught up on those readings. I texted a friend a told her how I felt. A few people in the PhD program are aware I am Bipolar. I don't really hide it and don't feel like I need to be ashamed of my condition. They know I am on and off meds all the time and get sick from the meds. One day last semester, one of my fellow PhD students lectured for me because I was dry heaving from the meds. I owe him big time.
Thanks, both, for your support.
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Sounds like a good plan - tough as it is to get going, I always feel better for getting a little something done.
Good for you on being "out" with bipolar - I'm starting to tell a few trusted colleagues and it's nice to know that there are people who have your back.