[butterflypower]

College is so overwhelming.
I had to withdraw from Fall semester due to arising symptoms of my disorder.
I was first going for Nursing until I withdrew.
Now, I'm going for Spanish. I just started the Spring semester.
I already dropped one class because I had a heavy class load and my therapist suggested I do so before it gets too much like last time. I'm switching my English class to another Spanish class. It will help relieve some overwhelming stress.

My issue is that I get in a mood where I'm so excited and I can do anything to I will never make it. It's complicated.
Does anyone have tips to stay on task?

(Posted in the Borderline Personality Disorder forum, but was recommend to post here)

I've just started taking my meds again Friday. I've been without my meds since Jan. 2nd because the clinic wouldn't refill until I seen the doctor there. I see the doctor on the 9th. I got a refill from the school therapist because she was concerned.

How does it feel when the medicine gets into your system?

[Travelinglady]

Hi, butterflypower! Once drugs get into your system, you will become more stable, if the drugs are the right ones for you. Alas, sometimes it takes awhile to get the correct combo. It's easier to concentrate if the mania is under control.

I agree that it's best not to take too many classes at one time. Hang in there!

[Wander]

staying on task while hypo/manic is almost impossible so hopefully the treatment will help you get stable then your concentration will improve. It is great you have a plan to only take on what is an achievable level of work at college. I have ha to learn to do this and can only manage a 25-50% load (usually 25%), so I understand how frustrating and hurtful it is to not be able to take on a full load like all the 'normal' people. Hang in there and chip away it and we will both eventually end up with degrees

[butterflypower]

Thank you for all the replies!

[butterflypower]

Ugh... I hate it. I tend to skip classes A LOT.