I'm really down and sad right now, I feel so pathetic.!! Last semester I took A&P 201 and mad an A with no problem. I studied and was determined to get those good grades. Since I was on the roll last semester full of energy, and enthusiastic about my goals, i figured I'll go ahead and take A&P 202 this summer semester.! In between that time, maybe 2-3 weeks, the depression hit and went on 2 weeks starting the semester. I had to stop my anti-depressant because they were making me manic, which is how my counselor knew to diagnose me with Bipolar disorder and I was waiting to be seen by a new psych to prescribe the correct medication So yeah, I wasn't as determined, I was confused, and/or scattered brain for the most part. Therefore, I didn't study as much as I knew I should of been. It's now halfway into the semester and I've made failing grades on both test so far.! F's, actually FAILING. I know I could've earned an A this semester too, if I had that determination and energy as last semester. I hate to have to blame my disorder for failing though it does play a huge role in my behavior and moods. So I blame myself , it's all my fault! I knew I should've studied and try to control myself a little harder. Now that I have the correct medications I feel a whole lot better, my determination is back.! And I still have a chance to earn a B in the class and if I'm lucky I can earn a really low A. I'm just very sad and distraught about those failing grades this early in a vey short semester.

Have anyone else had a similar experience where you your mood kept you from succeeding goals, plans, or possible accomplishments?? Or have you blamed yourself?

Any advice and encouragement is helpful too