[speedbird]

I used to be a 90s student in grades 9 and 10, and a mid to high 90s student in grade 11. Then something happened. I think my therapy worked TOO well, because nowadays, I don't think about anything school-wise! Before, I was literally OCD about school. I thought that if I didn't do well in it, someone could die in the future because of me.

People say that I'm a great people person (that's just because I'm a great actor, capable of suppressing my unhappiness) and that I am very articulate and can communicate well. I am soft-spoken, and polite. To be honest, I act really classy in public. If I pick my grades up (they're at mid-70s), do I have a chance in the world?

PS A little thought just came into my head. My former physics teacher is a really great guy. He is also one of the school's authorities on special ed (I think) and he understands my OCD and problems. He is kind of like a second father to me. (My biological father is still great, but it's just that I feel so close to my teacher.) Should I just distance myself and keep a "professional" relationship with my physics teacher? Or should our relationship be something to cherish?

[riksie-dixie]

I would honestly cherish that relationship. It sounds like he could help you.

Everyone has a chance in the world, regardless of how they did in school. I can compare - I did horrible in my sophomore year, possibly due to lack of motivation and issues with bullying. I ended up doing better in my junior and senior years.

It's nice to know you're focusing on your positive qualities. Be sure to do that in the future as well. Mid-70s isn't bad; it's not like you're failing horribly, like 20s and 30s.

Don't doubt yourself. Like I said, everyone has a chance in the world. It just matters on how you use that chance.

[Lillyleaf]

I use to do very well in school. I used my mania to help me figure out things and work super hard. I was gambling with myself though with my moods and all. I'm still scared for my grades Junior and Senior year my mental illness too command and dominated everything. When I was hospitalized school was out the window. Now I don't have so much mania or hypo mania and my medication took away a lot of my cognitive ability. But, I got into college and plan on attending Uni next fall.

A lot of teachers don't have the ability or training to help with some metal health situations but they sure do more then an average person. Take a risk, but be okay for it to fail or not be what is expected.

My lit teacher is my biggest advocate ever and won't let me give up =)
Best,
Lilly