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Posted by Deneb on November 27, 2008, at 18:03:21
I need to pull myself together, but I'm having a really hard time. I am avoiding things.
I am really messing things up. :-(
Posted by Deneb on November 27, 2008, at 21:53:55
In reply to I can't pull myself together, posted by Deneb on November 27, 2008, at 18:03:21
I think I'm depressed or something.
I think I'm going to fail.
My pdoc says it's up to me if I fail or not. I don't want to fail, but I can't seem to go to tutoring or class. I'm very down most of the time. I can't get out of bed.
So far I've been going to work so that's good. I need to make sure I keep my job.
On the positive, I think I'm too depressed to think of dying, if that's possible. Much easier to sleep.
Posted by Deneb on November 27, 2008, at 23:11:51
In reply to Re: I can't pull myself together, posted by Deneb on November 27, 2008, at 21:53:55
I chat with Gee and I feel better about this. Thanks Gee. I'm feeling more hopeful.
I'm remembering what pdoc told me. Even though I got a 50% on my second midterm, because of my 97% on the first midterm, I'm going into the final with about a 70%.
My exam is also on the 20th and classes end on the 3rd. I have 17 days to study. I can learn a lot in that time if I studied hard. I think I can do this.
I'm going to go to class tomorrow. I'm going to ask someone for the notes for last class.
I'm going to study tomorrow. I'm going to look over the midterm and figure out what went wrong.
I can do this.
If I can pass this class and pull through this I think my pdoc will be proud. I can do this.
I should reward myself for studying tomorrow.
I can do this. I can pass this class if I study.
Posted by caraher on November 28, 2008, at 7:07:40
In reply to Re: I can pass this class, posted by Deneb on November 27, 2008, at 23:11:51
You're right - Yes, you can!
You do have plenty of time to pull it together. So much time that there's no good reason to worry if you're finding it hard to work for a few days right now. Just relax a bit. Remember you got 97% on the first exam - that was NOT luck! A good student can have a bad exam, but a bad student will never score 97%. You're smart enough and I would definitely bet on you to pass.
Posted by Deneb on November 28, 2008, at 9:00:51
In reply to Re: I can pass this class, posted by caraher on November 28, 2008, at 7:07:40
I went to class plus I got the notes from last class. I got lucky and got notes from someone who was exceptionally neat. Sometimes I can't read someone else's handwritting.
I have just one more class now on Weds and that covers the end of all the material for this course.
I'm in the library right now. I haven't eaten anything yet so I think I'll have something to eat first. I am going to study in a bit.
I can do this!
Posted by no_rose_garden on November 28, 2008, at 11:41:42
In reply to Re: I went to class!, posted by Deneb on November 28, 2008, at 9:00:51
I'm certain your pdoc will be proud of you....I'm so glad you made it to class!! AND got notes.
It's good that you're studying too...but make sure to take breaks...don't want to get burned out.
Keep it up!!
Posted by Gee on November 28, 2008, at 12:27:55
In reply to Re: I went to class!, posted by Deneb on November 28, 2008, at 9:00:51
(((deneb))) I'm so proud of you for going to class!
So, what was your reward for going to class?
How was the library?
Don't over do-it and scare yourself. Little steps, remember?I hope you feel better for going to class and starting to study again.
Don't forget that the effort you put in is way more important than anything else, because from that you learn the most
Posted by Phillipa on November 28, 2008, at 12:54:04
In reply to Yay Deneb!, posted by Gee on November 28, 2008, at 12:27:55
Hi Gee still school give me a message haven't talked in a while. And Deneb you're super smart. Love Phillipa
Posted by Sigismund on November 28, 2008, at 15:40:33
In reply to I can't pull myself together, posted by Deneb on November 27, 2008, at 18:03:21
Posted by Kath on November 28, 2008, at 20:11:59
In reply to Re: I went to class!, posted by Deneb on November 28, 2008, at 9:00:51
Good for you. Way to Go. And guess what, even if you couldn't, I know you WANT to, but it wouldn't be the end of the world.
Guess what - there's something that I sometimes use to give myself a reality-check. I'd forgotten about it 'til right now.
The 'Gravestone' test:
What if it was written on your gravestone many decades from now:
Deneb - did Not pass her course!!
'as if' - right??!!
The example I read was that a man had his boss & boss's wife over for dinner. As man was passing gravy to boss, he spilled a bit on boss's hand. He was MORTIFIED & kept obsessing about it. Someone said to him that of COURSE his gravestone would read: "Sam - spilled gravy on his boss's hand"
Anyway Deneb - glad to hear you feeling so nice & positive.
love, Kath
> I went to class plus I got the notes from last class. I got lucky and got notes from someone who was exceptionally neat. Sometimes I can't read someone else's handwritting.
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> I have just one more class now on Weds and that covers the end of all the material for this course.
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> I'm in the library right now. I haven't eaten anything yet so I think I'll have something to eat first. I am going to study in a bit.
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> I can do this!
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Posted by Deneb on November 29, 2008, at 0:05:44
In reply to The Gravestone Test - not a trigger! :-)) » Deneb, posted by Kath on November 28, 2008, at 20:11:59
I'm feeling a lot better right now. I'm not sure what helped, maybe time, talking and increased Risperdal, but it's nice.
I no longer feel that horrible anxiety and resulting depression.
I'm good again! Yay!
Deneb
Posted by Kath on November 29, 2008, at 22:08:52
In reply to Re: Thanks everyone, posted by Deneb on November 29, 2008, at 0:05:44
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