I haven’t been on this forum for a few years, so for those of you who know me, hi, what’s up?
Since I was last here I was hospitalized again (bummer) and I’ve finally come to terms with my illness and what it means to me.
I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and bi-polar disorder.
This year I tried doing what I said I would do years ago and I signed up for University. I’m studying Art History and Archeology.
And to sum it up in one word it’s been difficult.
I would love to hear from any of you about experiences of going to school after the illness. I find it especially difficult to read, and also I am very scared about social interactions.
There is a program in my country for tutoring of people with mental illness but even though I signed up I for it I am hesitant to really go through with it.
Btw, all my classes are Zoom classes so far.
So what’s your advice, how can I make it through the school year?
I think you’re very courageous to go to university even if you find it difficult to socialize. Not everyone is able to do this. I hope you’ll go as far as you wish!
Its harder after sz but not impossible. I did one semester in kinesiology university major before getting diagnosed with sz. Then I did my remaining 5 semesters after my sz. It took me 8 years to finish a 3 years bachelor. My grades went down but I still passed my courses. I skipped exams sometimes bcz I didn’t feel ready and was feeling bad when I quit my meds for 1-2 years. I got a Drs note to do the exams later.
Don’t worry, it took me 8 years mainly because I stopped meds for 1-2 years and went crazy.
I’m 33 I should have finished years ago I’m not going back it’s just not something that interests me anymore. I’m not borrowing money and I get too stressed when I work evenings and weekends. I realize I’ll never make a ton of money I’ve never made more than 65k in San Francisco but I’m okay with that. Schools fine I last took precalculus class 3 years ago but I’m done with school.