Today is the day I start art studies in open university. I am pretty nervous, but excited at the same time. Mostly I’m worried of how I manage the studies: deadlines, essays and exams. The last time I studied was in my 20’s, now I’m on my 30’s.
I have been thinking of telling my teachers about my diagnosis, only so they understand why I might seem weird at times, and why studying might be hard for me. I have some sort of dyslexia, and adhd.
What do you think, is telling about sz diagnosis to teachers a bad idea?
you might…I would…but not everybody here likes to do that…maybe after the first class you could discuss that you are “mentally ill” not sz. that covers it without having to say sz.
Thank you all for lovely comments! My first art lecture was fun I’m going to tell my teacher about my condition, he seemed like a very nice person and I believe he has Adhd too!
I will learn more technique and theory. I can’t wait for tomorrow!
Does your school have a disabled student program? Lots of schools do. The program will give you accommodations like extra time to take tests and quizzes and being able to take tests alone in a classroom with no distractions. If you get awarded accommodations you can tell your teacher why or you can keep it secret. If you don’t tell her, she will know you have a disability but you can keep what it is private.
thank you for comments. I haven’t told anybody of my mental illness yet. maybe later.
Today I showed my art to my class mates and felt kinda weird about it… my art might seem very shocking and dramatic, the themes of mental illness, self harm, sexual stuff, and childhood trauma might be shocking to some people. it’s not easy to take. but I shouldn’t feel ashamed of my art, I need to stand behind it. and I do. I’m just very uncertain of myself and I don’t have a good self esteem. at all. but yeah, this is the art I make. it’s who I am.
I’m really motivated and excited. I believe I can learn to develop my artistic progress better and better.
Wow, it’s impressive, good luck with that. I had that in my mind also to start artistic way of expressiion.
If I were you I would not say anything about sz. But in case needed ,whim knows the reason in case you get behind, I’d mention vaguely that you have some personal health issues, nothing more.
Ah I also did art, I struggled a lot when it came to deadlines, couldn’t work up the courage to tell my tutor what I’d been diagnosed with… it’s a lot harder to say than you’d think sadly. I’m sure you’ll do great though, I ended up dropping out and working on my own, I hated being there because for me I was a total loner. I do a lot better self employed but you seem pretty excited so you’ll be fine
Thanks for the replies!!! I was just talking with my friend about not being able to be honest about my condition… I know that if I was open about it, my co-workers/fellow students would understand me so much better if they knew why I am weird at times and why I have these difficulities, but I CAN’T TELL because of the stigma!!! It sucks!
Othervise, art school has been great, my feelings go from “this painting turned out nice” to “dear god my art sucks” but I have learned a lot and I’m very motivated in learning more and improve with my art.
I’m going to tell my teacher about my condition, he seemed like a very nice person and I believe he has Adhd too!