I graduated from college, but I didn't get to make the GPA high enough to go to graduate school. I'm mentally disabled & my disability affects my functioning in school. It seems like I'll never pass. I feel like a failure. I'm back in college taking undergraduate classes, & it's not working out for me. & I was told that by being in the grad prep program for this school & making straight A's with a perfect GRE score still won't guarantee me to get into grad school. I suck at writing papers, & the professor always says that I don't follow directions, which is part of my disability. I have comprehension problems. & I want to work. Also for student loans, I was told I can get them discharged, since I'm disabled. Should I continue with school, wasting the government's money, KNOWING I'm not gonna pass these courses or should I quit & give up? It's so stressful that it's driving me to a panic attack. & I can't work because they'll cut off my SSI & Social Security benefits.
2007-07-01 15:10:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I feel like I'm just wasting my time & energy.
2007-07-01 15:11:41 · update #1
Wow, that is a hard one.
Let me ask you something? If the stress was GONE, would you enjoy school? If the answer is yes, then see about cutting down on your class load and continue with school. Since you are disabled, they MUST accomodate your disability. Can you get a tudor that could help you get better at writing papers? You could probably get that paid for. Also you could continue in the undergrad program and get a different degree if that is something you are interested in.
If you are really set on grad school, keep at it. You will get in eventually.
DO NOT do anything that causes your panic level to raise that high.
2007-07-01 15:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Patti C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Graduate school is so competitive these days, I know because I was in pretty much the same circumstances as you last year. I didn't get in anywhere and now I am doing an undergraduate certificate program in Journalism. It includes an internship which I hope will help me to get work, unlike my degree :) Maybe an internship would work for you, it seems like a lot of people already out of college are doing them now. Good luck with everything.
2007-07-01 22:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anne R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If school is what you want then I would stick with it. Do you have a tutor for writing papers, becuase they can help alot. You can always give yourself a timeline, tell yourself if you do not get into the program after a certain amount of time has passed then you realize that your life is going to go in a different direction then expected. Atleast this way you are not quitting, you are putting in an effort and maybe then your anxiety will calm down. Hope that helps, good luck with everything!
2007-07-01 22:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, is there anything you are truly interested in that you like to do? I'm sure you have gifts and talents and can use them to help others, such as sewing or some type of crafts, art work, or even house cleaning that can be a help to someone especially elderly, run little errands
I know you can think of something that can help somebody else and that will make you feel happy and useful
2007-07-01 22:23:43 · answer #4 · answered by sego lily 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is your goal - why are you going to school? If you need a graduate degree for your goal, most likely you won't accomplish that if your disability constantly interferes with it. Just make sure your goals are realistic and really will make you happy in the long run.
2007-07-01 22:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by KatGuy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get help from a pro...
2007-07-01 22:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need professional advice.
2007-07-01 22:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋