[rosesarered]

http://forums.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?p=2473477#post2473477

I'm aware this is the wrong forum, that's why I just put the link....I really need some feedback
Thanks :-)

[BlueInanna]

rosesarered:
nervous, unsure, trying to act confident and prepard....
Okay, here's how it is....
Last fall is when my mental health really took a toll on my school work. I was taking
three classes and due to things going on in counseling and my unstable brain chemistry,
I became extremely depressed and suicidal. This crash happened a month into the term.
I was never right after that. I barely maintained my GPA in the two classes I managed
to complete and had to ask my other professor for an incomplete.
My question is....should I talk to my new professors and warn them I might go off
the deep end and disappear? I don't want everyone knowing my business and I
can't keep missing semesters (like I did the winter semester because I still couldn't
function) or I'll never finish my degree. I don't want to fail if I have to go back into a
partial program and fall too far behind to catch up. Or if I get those annoying profs
who will fail you for just having a certain number of absences. I don't normally miss
school and I maintain a decent GPA.....I mean I'm in the honor society, I had to have
done something right somewhere along the way, right?
I'm just so afraid of failing or having to drop put again....
Please give me some advice or coping skills or both.
Hi roses - I pasted the message from the link here. I'm sure others here who are in college can give you better advice. But of course you can do this, believe in yourself. That's awesome you were in the honor's society I'd suggest take it easy with the class load, and make sure to meet with your pdoc and therapist regularly.

[Eliza Jane]

Have you contacted your university's office for students with disabilities? With proper documentation, they can arrange for accommodations. These can vary based on your situation. For example, extended time for assignments or tests is a common accommodation. Or perhaps a later "drop" deadline or something. Even if you don't end up using their services, they might be able to give you some advice.

I used their services in grad school and found them very helpful.

Best,
EJ

[Blue Poppy]

I agree with Eliza Jane.

I have accessed students with disabilities at my university. The main accommodations I need are more time to complete courses, more time to complete my master's program and potentially the need to drop a class without penalty should I fall ill.

It is worth looking into.

All the best,

Blue Poppy