Posted by jay on June 12, 2005, at 13:13:41 [reposted on June 15, 2005, at 21:50:14 | original URL]
In reply to no no no no no no no no, posted by Dinah on June 11, 2005, at 22:13:37
> I can't do it.
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> I just can't.
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> I can't keep up with my work now. I jsut can't.Dinah....
I am a 'adult/working' learner myself. Not only was I born with a developmental disability, I have this horrid mental illness like you and others do. I, too, am going back in the Fall to university to get my B.Ed degree. I started back (after being away for 10 years) last summer, took a third year course and got an 80 in it. I was still having some pretty bad problems with my mind, stress, life, etc. Nowadays, I feel a bit more confident, but I share the same fears as you. As other's have suggested, do everything in your power to reduce stress. I imagine you can also register with your campus disability/special needs department, so they have your info on file in case you need to drop out all of a sudden, or say need some accommodations like exam time limits, etc. Even just ONE course will put the wind back in your sails. I hope you give it a shot....but I can understand if you don't.
Either way,
Best Wishes,
Jay
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