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Dec 17, 2013, 11:29 AM
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I'm currently in school full-time (4 days a week, 6 hours a day) for a medical field technical degree. And I *love* it! The program's 9 months long and definitely took a couple of months to get back in the swing of things. Really, to get back in the swing of being productive and use my brain. But I am doing it. And it's going well. I started in July & will be completely done with the program towards the end of March. The worry I'm having is for the last month and a half of my program... an externship. Six weeks of being on my feet for 30 hours a week, using my brain, testing my patience and challenging myself in an actual place of business. Just like a job. I'll do what I have to do the best I can, it's just that I'm nervous I won't be able to finish. I have yet to finish a program (college or technical) I've started and I'm closer now than I ever have been. I have been on SSDI since 2010 & haven't worked since the very beginning of 2008. I've taken that time to take care of myself, obtain diagnoses and work hard on getting healthy(ier).
With such physical and mental issues how do I not let them be a setback? I have a strong will and am determined, just worried my brain and/or my body will let me down & I will cave in and give up. :/ Not sure how I'll deal with the stress! Really I'm just looking for advice and encouragement. Halp! 
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Dec 17, 2013, 01:58 PM
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Congratulations, Neiseluv! This is wonderful!
It appears the chances of you completing the program are better than they ever were in the past. Given your history and diagnoses your fears are understandable. Quote:
In any case, I wish you continued success!
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Dec 17, 2013, 03:30 PM
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Like Rohag said, you chances for completing this program are far better than they have been in the past. You have new skills to use that you didn't have before. You also have drive and determination, which maybe wasn't as strong in your last attempts.
I'm in kind of a similar situation. I"ve never finished a degree, but will be getting my AA in May. This is the best semester I've ever had in my life, but the nagging fears in the back of my mind -- the depression is going to come back full force, I can't do this, it's going to end just like all the other times -- keep trying to take center stage. But we can't let them do that. Focus on one day at a time. Don't worry about the externship until you're in it. Prepare for it, but don't worry about it. I know that's easier said than done. But keep focusing on the here and now so you don't get overwhelmed by the future, the big picture so to speak. Take everything one day at a time. It's kind of weird.. like thinking ahead without thinking ahead... Is there anything you can do today to help your externship? If not, don't worry about it. You're already doing 24 hours a week right now and you've been doing great. Remind yourself of your successes and how far you've come. Reward yourself. You're doing good, and that counts for a lot, no matter what the outcome is. 
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Jan 13, 2014, 06:33 PM
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Thank you both so much for the encouragement.
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