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bipolarmedstudent · Mar 26, 2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by alwaysecondbest

Hi, I need some advice and I can't go to my friends because I know they will judge me so I'm coming here to hopefully get some help. Four years ago I was diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder and was being treated for depression bc of attempts at suicide by taking pills and other self harm. Everyone thinks that four years ago I was "cured" but that isn't the case. Since then I have become addicted to pills, cut, and had an eating disorder. But that isn't what I need advice about. I'm in college and my bipolar has become so horrible I never leave my bed. I know I need to tell my Mom but I don't want people to think I'm a disappointment. I love my college and everyone in it and I don't want to leave but I know I will have to. I know I need help but I don't know what to do and I'm literally crying while typing this bc I can't handle my stupid emotions.

The first thing you need to do is drop any classes you are in danger of failing or doing poorly in. It is MUCH harder to get a grade removed after the fact, than it is to just drop the class while you are still taking it. Trust me, I made this mistake once. Get in touch with student health services and disability services at your college, and have them help you apply for a leave of absence from your college.

Call your mom and tell her you are severly depressed to the point that you can't get out of bed. Tell her you need help, that you need to see a psychiatrist. And tell her you were in danger of failing your classes, which is why you took a leave of absence.

Good luck.