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Seraphsigh · 18-12-2008, 01:30 AM

I just wanted to drop in and say that I can pretty much relate to what youre going through. When I was diagnosed with Bipolar, I went on ad's then went off them because they were making me even crazier...I ended up stopping everything which probably wasn't a great idea...but I digress. I'm a musician and at the time was going to music school, which is uber high stress and crazy and is full of deadlines like recitals and performances (and papers for the undergrads). I talked to my teacher and told him what was going on, and was able to get help and extensions on my work. It helped that someone knew what I was going through, even if he didn't understand. This was definitely NOT easy, and I felt exposed and it was stressful, but I think in the long run, it was the right decision...it helped me reach my goals!

I hope the same can happen for you. It may help to talk to your instructors. The psych's are sometimes so wrapped up in their own stuff, you know?

*hugs*

D'Arcy

18-12-2008, 01:30 AM	#6
Seraphsigh Jeder Engel ist schrecklich Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US I am currently:	I just wanted to drop in and say that I can pretty much relate to what youre going through. When I was diagnosed with Bipolar, I went on ad's then went off them because they were making me even crazier...I ended up stopping everything which probably wasn't a great idea...but I digress. I'm a musician and at the time was going to music school, which is uber high stress and crazy and is full of deadlines like recitals and performances (and papers for the undergrads). I talked to my teacher and told him what was going on, and was able to get help and extensions on my work. It helped that someone knew what I was going through, even if he didn't understand. This was definitely NOT easy, and I felt exposed and it was stressful, but I think in the long run, it was the right decision...it helped me reach my goals! I hope the same can happen for you. It may help to talk to your instructors. The psych's are sometimes so wrapped up in their own stuff, you know? hugs D'Arcy
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