quit school???

Question

okay, before EVERYONE says "You shouldnt quit school." just read the whole story.

Okay, I am a junior in high school. However, I am absent from school alot. I am constantly sick & I have been diagnosed with chronic depression. Since I am out so much my teachers jump all over me, which does not help my depression, even though I am on meds. I am a pretty good student, but the teachers and the other students makes me so depressed. I hate it there so much! I would like to sign out and get homeschooled or go and get my G.E.D. I have always wanted to be a Neonatal Nurse, so I dont know if quitting school would be the best thing...Yet again, I am always sick and the depression is killing me. I dont want to upset my mom again * last year I was on homebound b/c of my depression* but I just CANNOT take it anymore.
What should I do?
Please NOBODY with smart remarks.

Answer 1

No smart remarks here. My son hated his school and had no interest in going. I figured I could lose him and he'd quit or try to find another way and work with him. We found North Texas Christian Academy and upon passing their test, he has a "High School Diploma" instead of quitting or getting a GED. He is now a year ahead of his class and about to start at ATT Tech School learning something he will truly enjoy. You might want to try this. As far as the depression, have your Dr. maybe change your meds if they are not solving this problem. No junior in high school should be this depressed in this modern day & age. Good luck to you and God Bless. But talk to your mom about it. Honestly, you'll find she's your best friend.

Answer 2

Some people are not academics. If I was a guy I probably would have quit school. There's so much money to be made and school is boring, stiff, and I'm not an academic. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Since I'm a girl, and I can't make any money without education I will go to university. ayannada: There is money to be made where I'm from. Most trades men make more money than people who have masters degrees some even more than doctorate degrees. THese are people who dropped out of high school. . I'm talking solely about where I"m from. You're obviously not too bright.

Answer 3

I don't know what country you are in, I'm assuming the US. You can take your GED. Your office of education can tell you how to go about doing this. Often you can get help with getting any missing skill sets by one-on-one sessions with a free tutor from the library or the office of education. Every community is a little different, but they do this training with prisoners and druggies, I don't know why they wouldn't do it with you.

I'm sorry about your depression. I've suffered with it most of my life and I'm about to turn 56. I have found that talking to someone you can trust helps, getting out of the house for a walk and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine helps. Being around other people in a mall or restaurant also helps. Just look out that you are not in that downward spiral that the more you dwell on it, the worse it seems. If you feel yourself going down that mental hole, think of something else, perhaps a focusing on the goal of being a Neonatal Nurse. Spend time investigating what you need to do to get there, what are the education requirements, where do they offer classes, how long does it take, how much do they earn. Focus on the goal, not the depression.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

You have quite a few things weighing you down. I'm sorry that your teachers and the other students are not more supportive. This is a difficult time for you; you are at the crossroads of so many decisions. Think about not making this decision right now. Is there any kind of peer support group in your school that you could join so you could voice your frustration as well as learning that you are not so alone? If there isn't a support group in your school, what about speaking with your counselor and principal and starting one yourself? There could be other kids in your school that need the same kind of support you need. I know it sounds like a lifetime, but your high school experience is really almost over. Try and stick with it. At this time next year, you will be starting to make your college decision and even if you have to go to summer school to catch up, I think you may be happy that you decided to stay through graduation. Good luck. Neonatal nursing awaits.

Answer 5

I am really sorry that you have to go through all this but how do you think it is going to be when you do get out of school? Do you feel work is going to be a breeze and your not going to have any problems. Wrong I recommend getting some type of counseling because it will not just end with high school. I agree with the guy up above me tough it out. Your a junior if you can make it thus far you can do it!!See a different Doctor as well. There are some out there who will tell you what you want to hear and subscribe you something. It may just be in your head, like you dread school so much-it makes you sick. Switch schools whatever but it is not going to get any better so you need to come to grip with it now before it takes over the rest of your life.

Answer 6

I would hate to see you quit school without thoroughly thinking this through and talking with a qualified professional.
First, most people fail to understand the nature of depression and how paralyzing it can be. It is a legitimate illness, and needs to be treated as such.
Second, you are not responsible for how your mother handles this, she needs to know how hard a time you are having.
Third, it sounds as though you aren't quitting school, you are simply trying to find another way to accomplish the same goal.
Fourth (plain old truth here) how are you going to go to nursing school, if you can't do middle school?
You need a professional counselor to talk to about this, not only behavior therapy, but also something to help with the chemical imbalance.
Why are you always sick?
Fifth (oh darn, I lost count) No one can "make" you depressed. That statement alone demonstrates that you lack the maturity necessary to make this decision on your own.
You do need help, you need help to mature so that you can achieve your dreams.
This can be overcome...Another thought is to see if there is some sort of "self-help" 12 step group you can participate in dealing with emotions and depression.

Answer 7

I see...
It seems to me that you have several options;
1. Transfer to a new school.
2. Drop out. (Not Reccomended By Myself)
3. See if you can tough out the next year and a half of highschool.
Sorry if I'm not helpful, but I'm not sure how much help you'll get asking total strangers via the internet. I guess that you could try seeing a psychologist, they're pretty helpful.

Answer 8

Don't drop out ,I was in this same postion months ago I had an abortion and was go through post pone deression ,so I was missing weeks of school basically the same thing.Once I droped out there was'nt nothing to do friends were'nt coming around because they were still in school and had things to do while I sat around. Don't do it because it hard to get anywhere in life without an education.If you feel like you just want to drop out try homeschool or something .Trust me its not worth it and I mean that from the bottom of my heart, so think hard about what you want to do.

Answer 9

You should just homeschool the rest of yur education. Just make sure you stick to it . I was homeschooled and am having no trouble getting into college or getting scholarships.

Answer 10

I know people who have quit school, and they regret it...I recommend against it... Maybe you could talk to a doctor? I know a girl who suffers from depression, and she takes medicine and is completely different, not depressed, with it.