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Re: Two hard choices in my life, plz help.

Posted by octopusprime on November 12, 2003, at 22:01:43

In reply to Re: Two hard choices in my life, plz help. » octopusprime, posted by tensor on November 12, 2003, at 12:50:35

tensor,

thanks, that clarifies things a bit. it's good to have support from the staff.

i don't know how old you are, or how close you are to your family, or how financially secure you are. would it be possible to go without a job and studying for a while?

i understand how hard it is to study when you are depressed. maybe 6 months or a year of focussing on depression recovery will help? therapy, travel, staring at wall, journaling, walking puppies?

alternatively, could you reduce to a part-time course load?

or how about taking a job in the country that you live in now, if it's going home that's the problem?

studying requires your mental faculties; you're not a failure if you can't study while you're not doing well. there is *nothing* to be ashamed of. it's so difficult to talk about problems like this openly and honestly. but maybe that's the first step. tell your family, tell your friends, help them help you explore your options.

a student lifestyle is appealing, and i understand the allure. however, you need to take care of you, and only bite off what you can chew. the university will still be there when you're ready for it.

cheers. hope this helps, eh?


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