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Old Oct 19, 2017, 06:03 PM
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Maybe you need a re-evaluation of your medication? You seemed to get better for a while. What year of college are you in? The first and second year can be really tough. Add depression to that and it’s just that much harder. I hope you find some relief with your tdoc or pdoc and feel better soon. I don’t think you’re faking it either. I have a problem with motivation as well. I understand. You’re not alone. Sending big hugs.

Thanks for your response. I went to a walk-in clinic today, mainly for a note because I was supposed to do an exam today, but because of my sleeping, lack of motivation, and lack of concentration from depression, I didn't study at all for it, and knew doing it would cause me to fail, and if I failed this I would fail the course, as you have to get a minimum of 50% overall mark between the final exam, midterm, and tutorials, and the midterm (today) was worth 20% overall, so... He filled out the form I needed, and said I am severely impaired and shouldn't write an exam at the moment. I feel slightly bad about that, but it's also possible he checked that off so I didn't need to do the exam.

The doctor I saw seemed quite nice. This isn't my normal doctor, as I live somewhere else for school. My family doctor is okay, but not that great with mental health issues. She understands the struggle, just not the treatment stuff, which is kinda weird to be honest, but. Anyways, this doctor decided to increase my dose, which I did want to try anyways, so hopefully this will go well.

Yes, I was good in the summer, but things went the other way at the beginning of October.

I'm in first year engineering, so currently I'm taking 6 courses. The academic advisor I saw today said maybe I shouldn't take 6 courses next semester due to depression so maybe I'll give that a shot, though I want to work in the summer, not do school, but if it's for my health, I will. I just need to make money to pay for school, as I don't qualify for government support since my parents make too much even though they both don't want to pay and want the other parent to. Struggles.

Thanks for your support.
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