I'm in process of earning my RN (Associates Degree) and while doing so living with Bipolar 1. Last semester I took too many classes, I registered while hypomanic and was pushing myself. I landed in the hospital in October for 4 days from mania.

My teachers let me make work up. I'm sorry that your's didn't do the same because that made a big difference in my grades. Prior to hospitalization I had straight As and when I got out half of them dropped to Ds and Cs. The nursing program here is competitive and those grades won't get me in. With the help of my instructors I was able to get them up to half As and half Bs. Had to work my butt off.

Just as you said, pick yourself up and keep going. If you get your illness in check then you can get the grades you want. However, you mentioned taking 6 classes. Is that too much for you right now? I was taking 6 last semester too. Now I'm taking 4 and am at a good place with meds. I'm much happier.