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Posted by bleeding rose on March 25, 2003, at 16:08:57
at the moment i am studying for A levels, which are proving to be pretty difficult since depression seems to take away any concentration and motivation you may have...i know illnesses such as glandular fever etc give people special consideration in exams, but does depression? and if so, would it actually make any difference to my overall grade, or just cause more hassle having to talk to my school about it? can anyone help/let me know :s?
Posted by WorryGirl on March 25, 2003, at 17:42:57
In reply to depression and special consideration, posted by bleeding rose on March 25, 2003, at 16:08:57
Hi,
This might be a shot in the dark but have you thought about running for 15-30 minutes a day (or even fast walking). Just the other day I read that by running for a few minutes a day your ability to think clearly and retain knowledge will increase 30%. I wish I could remember where I read it. This could serve as a temporary solution for your exams until you can get the proper medication for your depression. A little bit of exercise seems to help me when I'm feeling depressed to have more energy and gumption anyway.
Good luck.
Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 23:04:42
In reply to depression and special consideration, posted by bleeding rose on March 25, 2003, at 16:08:57
Hi, I don't know if you are in high school or college, but I have been in college and have experienced the same thing you talk about here.
I like to get A's, and have gone through school with depression-sometimes bad and sometimes when I was sort of stable. I live in Ca, and yes, almost all schools give help to those who are suffering from a mental illness, or trouble with concentration. I felt embarrassed to tell someone but when I was dropping out, and dropping out, I had to. I took some time off, and went back. It hasn't been easy, but I'm still keepin on.
I'm hoping that if you ask for hep, you may be successful:-) I don't think it would make any difference to your grade as by law, no one can discriminate against a mental illness, especially schools. after all, if you do the work, get a passing grade, then what can they say? Oh you did great but your menatlly ill so I will fail you-highly doubtful
:-) You go!!!!Just some thoughts.........
kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------at the moment i am studying for A levels, which are proving to be pretty difficult since depression seems to take away any concentration and motivation you may have...i know illnesses such as glandular fever etc give people special consideration in exams, but does depression? and if so, would it actually make any difference to my overall grade, or just cause more hassle having to talk to my school about it? can anyone help/let me know :s?
Posted by wendy b. on March 27, 2003, at 9:10:09
In reply to depression and special consideration, posted by bleeding rose on March 25, 2003, at 16:08:57
I know from teaching students with learning disabilities and other such illnesses, that if you present the diagnosis - from your doctor, on his/her letterhead - with the explanation of the types of accommodations you might need, the school HAS to take this into account. So make sure the doctor specifies this in the letter.
I wish I had done this while I was in college, but who knew back then? My problems with concentration from ADHD and depression had not been diagnosed, so I just thought I was lazy and no good...
Please do this, it will take a weight off your shoulders, and you can enjoy your studies more...
Best wishes, keep us posted,
Wendy
Posted by bleeding rose on March 27, 2003, at 11:03:30
In reply to Re: depression and special consideration » bleeding rose, posted by wendy b. on March 27, 2003, at 9:10:09
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Thanks very much for that info, i am still waiting for a reply from my exam administrator, which is getting me a bit worried, but hopefully will hear from her soon! i really should have said something sooner, but i guess better late than never :s
thanks again, will keep you posted, with hopefully good news!
I know from teaching students with learning disabilities and other such illnesses, that if you present the diagnosis - from your doctor, on his/her letterhead - with the explanation of the types of accommodations you might need, the school HAS to take this into account. So make sure the doctor specifies this in the letter.
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> I wish I had done this while I was in college, but who knew back then? My problems with concentration from ADHD and depression had not been diagnosed, so I just thought I was lazy and no good...
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> Please do this, it will take a weight off your shoulders, and you can enjoy your studies more...
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> Best wishes, keep us posted,
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> Wendy
Posted by dogboy on April 1, 2003, at 5:17:07
In reply to Re: depression and special consideration » wendy b., posted by bleeding rose on March 27, 2003, at 11:03:30
Yes, I'm pretty sure that UK exam boards will give you special consideration for depression.
It's worth pointing out that a lot of the posters to this board are in the US so they may not know what A-levels are, and their advice might be based on US practice rather than UK practice (I assume you are in the UK, right?).
One of your teachers should be able to help. Also, try looking into mental health advocacy groups which offer support to people with mental health problems.
Posted by bleeding rose on April 1, 2003, at 9:50:31
In reply to UK / US issues!, posted by dogboy on April 1, 2003, at 5:17:07
> ah, thanks dogboy, i didnt realise this was mostly US based...oh well, i've still had some good advice, thanks all!
so far i've spoken to my examination admissions tutor who was pretty helpful, i just need to get a letter from GP basically, but i am considering telling teachers about it now, although it probably is a little late :s what do you think :s? it does seem a bit pointless to them now, after so long, but then again it may be good to tell them now as they have to predict my end of year grades, and may consider depression in the predictions :|:s argh, i dunoooooo!!!! just bit scary i guess to suddenly tell these teachers, who seem authorative, my problem that ive had for so long....sorry, i'm babbling....
i appreciate any suggestions/opinionsYes, I'm pretty sure that UK exam boards will give you special consideration for depression.
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> It's worth pointing out that a lot of the posters to this board are in the US so they may not know what A-levels are, and their advice might be based on US practice rather than UK practice (I assume you are in the UK, right?).
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> One of your teachers should be able to help. Also, try looking into mental health advocacy groups which offer support to people with mental health problems.
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