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6. Reducing the number of classes you are taking is going to help a LOT. It hasn't had time yet

Thu Sep 12, 2013, 02:08 AM

Sep 2013

for you to feel the difference - it will - and then you will be able to cope again.

From what you have just said, you are about ten times more self-aware than most people.

It doesn't seem like you are giving yourself credit for just how good you really are doing. Be sure to do that - praise yourself to yourself about your good qualities and also when you do something good - like having the smarts to cancel some of your classes. It took gumption and get-up-and-go to do that. You deserve praise.

Keep us posted. We are your friends.

Patricia

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Sorry for worrying everyone with my recent cryptic posts. Having major issues... [View all] Locut0s Sep 2013 OP

Hang in there, Locut0s! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #1

Thank you NYC... Locut0s Sep 2013 #20

My dear Locut0s! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2013 #2

Thanks Peggy... Locut0s Sep 2013 #21

Do you have something that grounds you? vanlassie Sep 2013 #3

Something that grounds me... Locut0s Sep 2013 #22

Can I say a bit more? The statements you made as examples are vanlassie Sep 2013 #35

I have a suggestion: Lydia Leftcoast Sep 2013 #48

Excellent. A truth one can take a stand on. vanlassie Sep 2013 #51

Positive Affirmations/Mantras = short, simple, 100% positive steve2470 Sep 2013 #49

I commend you for posting this.. HipChick Sep 2013 #4

PM me if you feel like it... Locut0s Sep 2013 #23

Hang in there. Get into a new routine with applegrove Sep 2013 #5

Thank you applegrove... Locut0s Sep 2013 #24

Building a new routine is a skill. Once you've done it you realize how easy it is applegrove Sep 2013 #28

Reducing the number of classes you are taking is going to help a LOT. It hasn't had time yet patricia92243 Sep 2013 #6

That's very kind of you to say patricia... Locut0s Sep 2013 #25

About this time last year I was ready to drop out of school Tobin S. Sep 2013 #7

Second this, Locut0s. hunter Sep 2013 #15

Thanks Tobin... Locut0s Sep 2013 #26

You can always contact me if you need a shoulder to lean on. In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #8

Thank you ITW... Locut0s Sep 2013 #27

I would bet that the majority of students at your school (an actual 50%+)... MiddleFingerMom Sep 2013 #9

Thank you MFM... Locut0s Sep 2013 #29

Great advice MFM. I would add that even the act of crying will excercise some muscles applegrove Sep 2013 #37

Five courses may still be too much. You may want to consider cutting back one more ... Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2013 #10

Technically I could cut one more but I was strongly recommended against it... Locut0s Sep 2013 #30

your mental health is more important ... be kind to your self. yes, the curriculum may be Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2013 #33

Locut0s, my heart really, really goes out to you. Stick with it! YOU are worth it. DebJ Sep 2013 #69

OMG thanks for this but... Locut0s Sep 2013 #70

One day, one hour, ten minutes at a time! hedgehog Sep 2013 #11

That's the mentality I wish I could adopt... Locut0s Sep 2013 #31

That's a lot of stress to be dealing with, Locut0s LiberalEsto Sep 2013 #12

Thanks LiberalEsto... Locut0s Sep 2013 #32

Hey what's your major? Dash87 Sep 2013 #13

Computer Science.... Locut0s Sep 2013 #34

What are you finding confusing? Is it a particular programming language? Something else? Dash87 Sep 2013 #42

It's not really something that's tangible... Locut0s Sep 2013 #60

(((Locut0s))) Solly Mack Sep 2013 #14

Thanks Solly. I'm overwhelmed by the... Locut0s Sep 2013 #36

Consider cutting back to two classes many a good man Sep 2013 #16

That's true working on yourself is sort of a full time job... Locut0s Sep 2013 #38

thanks for the update... handmade34 Sep 2013 #17

Thanks handmade.... Locut0s Sep 2013 #39

Hope things settle down for you... Phentex Sep 2013 #18

I hope so too... Locut0s Sep 2013 #40

Cut back on another class! And try to stop the negative tapes playing in your head riderinthestorm Sep 2013 #19

Thank you riderinthestorm... Locut0s Sep 2013 #41

Are you sure this university is right for you? musical_soul Sep 2013 #46

Thank you musical_soul. Indeed there are other universities but... Locut0s Sep 2013 #53

Think about the successes you've had in your life Duer 157099 Sep 2013 #43

It's difficult for me to do this... Locut0s Sep 2013 #54

It isn't about having tons of them, just find one or two Duer 157099 Sep 2013 #63

Hang in there! Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #44

Actually my Dr. just called to move the appointment... Locut0s Sep 2013 #55

How many courses are you taking? musical_soul Sep 2013 #45

This place has a real work you to death mantra... Locut0s Sep 2013 #56

Well, I have to say....... musical_soul Sep 2013 #67

my ideas steve2470 Sep 2013 #47

You aren't being too blunt!... Locut0s Sep 2013 #57

It's Friday afternoon - I hope you're feeling better! hedgehog Sep 2013 #50

Thanks hedgehog. I am now that it's evening, afternoon was tough!... Locut0s Sep 2013 #58

This might not be a popular statement but... Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #52

You certainly have a point... Locut0s Sep 2013 #59

I was not trying to say you're afraid of hard work Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #61

How are you doing today LocutOs? Check in if you can... riderinthestorm Sep 2013 #62

I wonder if I have borderline personality disorder?... Locut0s Sep 2013 #64

I would bring those concerns up to the therapist.... musical_soul Sep 2013 #68

I feel extremely embarrassed that... Locut0s Sep 2013 #65

Oh my Lord! Talk about a flashback! *hugs* College went GreenPartyVoter Sep 2013 #66

I think i have to quit... Locut0s Sep 2013 #71

Instead you should follow this motto: "Another Day, another A!" RedCloud Sep 2013 #72

Darn, hate to hear this but elleng Sep 2013 #73

Well, for fuck's sake, don't kill yourself. Tobin S. Sep 2013 #74

status update please, if you don't mind ? PM me otherwise please, ty nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #75

Update: almost went to hospital, may still... Locut0s Sep 2013 #76

Talk to your profs... a la izquierda Sep 2013 #77