I struggled through my first 2 years but still put intense pressure on myself (had to keep a 4.0 still had a home & daughter to care for) but when I got to third year I slammed into a wall-I just couldn't handle it so I withdrew & took some time off. When I went back I jumped in with both feet & graduated with honors-there is no shame in taking time off to heal & figure out what you really want to do. My family was not supportive of my going to school (although they bragged when I was in the local paper) nor were they supportive when I took time off. With therapy I'm finally starting to let myself acknowledge that is on them not me. Take care
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"This is just a moment in time. Step aside and let it happen."-Inara from Firefly
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
OCD
PTSD
Insomnia
Chronic Pain
Prozac 30mg daily
Buspar 10mg three times daily
Propranolol 10mg three times daily
Currently titrating up Lamictal daily
Ambien 5mg prn
Trazodone 50mg prn