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Posted by Happyflower on June 26, 2008, at 8:36:11
I have been off for a month so far, and I am just starting to rise above the heavy non functional depression. I still might need a meds adjustment of a higher dose because I am doing much better, but not up to the high functioning I am used to, I still struggle every day. It is like my mood is much better, but I am not functioning like an adult/mother needs too.
So I think I need to take off the fall semester for medical reasons. I called my school and I might have to pay the interest on my school loans for a month or two, but once I start up this Jan, the payments will stop.
I have so much to do at home with cleaning and organizing. School will be much easier when things are smooth running at home. Plus I want to do a huge cooking session where I freeze meals for 6 mo. at a time. I save so much money and it will be easy to pull a meatloaf out of the freezer or lasagna and thaw overnight and my daughter can put it in the oven before I come home from school.
Plus I have the whole therapy thing too to deal with. I just found out that my T is letting me pay what I normally pay after insurance, like $39.00 per session, which is a big discount off $110. I didn't even ask him for a discount, his secretary who likes me asked him when my insurance was up. So that is a relief since I go every week.
Making this decision is making me feel so much lighter, less pressure. Sometimes I feel I can't do anything when there is so much to do, too overwhelming. But knowing I have more time and can get myself together mentally as well, feels like I am doing something good for myself. I will get my degree eventually... right now there are more important things, like me and my family, I am still a mom. A degree won't mean too much if I lose my family.
Sorry this got so long, but just writing this down makes me smile and makes me want to do something for once.
Posted by LadyBug on June 26, 2008, at 12:43:50
In reply to I think I am going to take another semester off, posted by Happyflower on June 26, 2008, at 8:36:11
Wise choice. School is secondary to your family. That's what you have when everything else is said and done anyway.
It makes to happy to know how much your T is willing to help you with your needs right now. I've had those offers in the past and it makes you feel good.
You are ambitious to do all the cooking for 6 months! Great idea. I'm too lazy most the time.
LadyBug
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2008, at 13:23:25
In reply to Re: I think I am going to take another semester of » Happyflower, posted by LadyBug on June 26, 2008, at 12:43:50
Happyflower think you made the right choice or could you take just one subject per semester I did this with nursing with the college courses. Less pressure was best. Love Phillipa
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