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Should I Go To School, or Take a Semester Off? (Long, but please read)?
Question : Should I Go To School, or Take a Semester Off? (Long, but please read)?
Currently, I am signed up to start as a freshman at community college in two weeks. I was offered a deal at a college 2hrs away that would pay for the majority of my education (with scholarships and financial aid combined), and they said they’d hold the deal, but only if I entered as a freshman next year (meaning I can transfer only 11 credits). I decided to go to community college because I have a lot of personal issues going on right now and didn’t feel ready to leave home. Over the summer, however, things have gotten worse. I relapsed back into my eating disorder (mostly because of family stress and anxiety) and now my weight is down to 80lbs (I’m 5’4). My OCD/depression has also gotten worse. To top everything off, I am not sure which parent I am living with (they are separated). I feel like everything is so unstable. I just feel like I’ve hit rock bottom.
I am currently looking for a therapist/dietician to help me, but I’m having a hard time finding someone who will work with me. My mom keeps saying I should admit myself to an inpatient facility, which I really hate to do,but I don’t know anymore.
So now I am wondering if I should start my classes in 2 weeks, or take a semester off. I worked really hard in high school, and would feel bad and almost guilty if I took a semester off. I also think if would give me something to focus on. But on the other hand, I don’t at all feel ready to start school at this time. I feel like I already have so much on my plate. I would also have to rely on my mom to take me, as I don’t have any way of getting myself to school, and my mom is not the most reliable person (she’s almost always late for everything). I also don’t want to start my classes, and then have to withdrawl if I end up having to go to residential or inpatient treatment.
I know it’s ultimately up to me to decide, but what do you think is best? Should I go to school, or take a semester off and try to get better?
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Best answer:
Answer by Jonas
i think u should stay in school so u don’t end up having to take the semester later on.
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#2 written by meinsanish 1 year ago
of all of your problems are really getting worse i would consider going into the inpatient facility but on the other hand if you found someone that can help you outside of a facility then i would do that and go to school.
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i feel yo should go to shcool, it will help you get throught the tough time. Also need is some POSITIVEvibes. what are ur ambition, what do u like doing? write all ur ambitions all the things that interest you. hold your head high and go for it. dont listen to negative talk, you only wont to hear positive words to help push you forward.what are ur good, what ur skill talent wirite them all down then look at ur lists and think of them in a positive way, then wirte down all ur feellings, how confident aTre u? read all books that says POSITIVE THINGS. AND FOLLOW UR DREAMS. kEEP TELLING YOURSELF THAT U WILL GET BETTER AND GO FOR UR GOAL IN LIFE. Good luck.