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Originally Posted by jeremiahgirl
Hi I thimk Zinco gave some encouraging support about seeking a counselor. Have you checked to see also if thers a dept that handles individuals with disabilities? I finished my degree this pass summer and they had a special department that helped with those needing support mentally, physically etc. I know can be challenging when dealing with emotional issues. What I occasionally did was allow only a certain amount of time when stressed to do something that was fun and different. Then I returned to my studies. I am assuming your classes aren't online therefore your forced to endure the anxiety of proformance among your peers. One think to keep in mind is that you may not be in the boat "alone" there's many students that could and most likely struggling like your self they just don't verbalize it. I know it's had to zone out others too; is There a supportive skill you can use to keep yourself on tract? A particular wrist band with encouraging words, a necklace to wear and you can touch it when stressed, or even a picture to look at occasionally to keep your stress levels lower then usual. My first choice would be to check out if thers a support group or councelor at your school. I've gotten to the point and just pushed myself to do things because I knew they wouldn't be handed to me, I did the extra effort to achieve my goals. Sometimes pushing ourselves is the best medicine when we're stuck. ����
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Counsellor on campus, yes. Whether they are actually helpful or not - no. They wont see me on a regular basis since I see a therapist outside of college, but I can go if I need to speak on an urgent matter. They know about everything and were instructed by the head of A-Levels and the therapist I see, to inform my tutors and let them know of any needs I have (or let them know about me - i.e. I often dissociate in class or sometimes simply zone out and they should have been told to leave me be when that happens and let me come back round - but instead, I have teachers harping on at me whenever I look away or appear to have a blank expression...).
I've tried pushing myself. But I don't seem to have the motivation to do what I set out to do. Right now, I'm sat at 11pm trying to do the 3+ essays I have due tomorrow. Worst part is, I'm currently struggling with pain and weakness in my muscles which is worsened with stress and seems to be worse (when stressed) in my legs and arms/hands. I can barely write 2 lines without having to massage my wrist back into a working fashion, just to write another sentence or two before having to stop again.
I'm currently running on about 3 hours of sleep a night and me and my boyfriend are having a rough patch (he's finding it difficult to deal with me and my crazy head lol).
A girl at college, on Monday, tried to commit suicide by jumping off the 3rd floor balcony. Luckily she was stopped. Turns out, or rumor has it, college knew she was suicidal but the Learning Support (/counselling service) had done barely anything to help her. Thankfully she's safe and in hospital now. But it seems my college isn't the best with dealing with mental health as this is the fifth time someone has tried to commit suicide in college or near the campus. Luckily they've all been stopped by students and all were assumed to be a cry for help, but that's not the point.
I'm getting to the point of giving up on college. I would do online courses/homeschooling but it costs a lot and we don't have the money at the moment. This is also my last chance at A-Levels. If I get kicked out or fail, well, I can't try again.
Sorry for the essay (and any spelling mistakes - typing half-one handed isn't fun). I've had a particularly tough day and kinda just needed to rant/talk to someone.