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Old Jun 24, 2012, 02:18 AM
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Congrats - that is huge! I might only be a senior in high school, but I already know that I want to go for mine. How long did it take you to write your thesis? I'm worried I won't be able to handle it, but it's important to me.

Congratulations again!
It took me a long time - about 7 years cos I was diagnosed BP during it, it was rough but I'm glad I did it. Even though I can't seem to find a job now.
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Old Jun 24, 2012, 02:29 AM
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I was diagnosed with BP II during my second year of my PhD. I was misdiagnosed with MDD for 7 years before that.
It was a challenging journey but I finally finished my thesis March this year and graduated on last friday (but I missed my graduation because the car broke down. )

Good luck to all of you who are studying, if I can do it then you can too!!!!
Wow this is inspirational - I have been struggling with my Masters degree for a couple of years (although do not have a diagnosis).

Any tips on how to keep going when things are tough would be appreciated.

Shame about your car breaking down, but doesn't take away from the fact that you have achieved something wonderful, well done, I hope you feel very proud.
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Old Jun 24, 2012, 05:54 AM
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Wow this is inspirational - I have been struggling with my Masters degree for a couple of years (although do not have a diagnosis).

Any tips on how to keep going when things are tough would be appreciated.

Shame about your car breaking down, but doesn't take away from the fact that you have achieved something wonderful, well done, I hope you feel very proud.
Just keep on doing what you can. On the good days you can get lots done. Some days you can barely make it out of bed- if you can do anything on those days count it as a bonus. Eventually it all adds up. Find a list of easy things for the bad days...
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Old Jul 03, 2012, 01:36 AM
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congratulations. I will be wishing you 4 more congratulations, as I am a new user and need 5 posts to chat.
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Old Aug 10, 2012, 11:40 PM
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This is wonderful! It can be so extremely difficult to study and work while dealing with the highs and lows of bi polar. Your story gives me hope! Great job you earned it!
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Old Aug 26, 2012, 07:49 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2012, 08:16 PM
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