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I’m starting my junior year. I was excited to start but today I had a panic attack like an hour before class. I stuck it out and took a couple Ativan. I get down there and the class was cancelled! But I’m proud of myself for even going. I have another class tomorrow hope it goes well!!

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If you’re in treatment for your issues, I think you’ll find it a lot easier than without

What are you studying ?

And good luck BTW for your course :slight_smile:

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I got my associates in psychology but I’m getting my bachelors in urban studies.

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Good job!!! 151515

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Don’t get dependent on benzos. You won’t be fully there in class. Did your Dr prescribe it as a prn?

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I never had anxiety so was never prescribed benzos. Idk your situation.

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I finished unviersity while on Abilify but felt sleepy sometimes in class. I think its the antipsychotic, wish I could stop it. I got my bachelor of science degree but didn’t have the grades to do a specialization in rehab or athletic therapy (master).

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I know I’m not totally dependent. I don’t take it every day only for panic attacks or if I’m really anxious and zyprexa isn’t cutting it.

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Good for you! I was prodromal in university, I couldn’t imagine going back to school now.

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It’s hard but worth it!

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Absolutely! Can I ask what you’re studying?

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I got my associates in psychology but I’m getting a bachelors in Urban studies

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Ooooh cool! I did business administration and prelaw! I wanted to open my own firm, guess that’s not really in the cards anymore.

Happy for you :relaxed:

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You can do it if you really apply yourself. I take modafinil to help me focus and offset the sedation of the zyprexa. My main goal is to get an internship and then my mother is going to start a consulting firm so I could work for her and if not she could help me get a job somewhere. I’m pretty high functioning so people meet me and they have no idea about my condition. I just go off the rails sometimes with some pretty crazy delusions. Just got to keep reminding yourself IT’S NOT REAL!

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Honestly? I’m disappointed that things didn’t work out the way I had planned, but I’m happy with the path I’m on now. I really want a job in mental health advocacy/support, and I think that’s where I belong :heart:

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Well trust me you can do it if I can get an associates and get into UIC then anybody can.

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