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I'm really trying to feel better about myself

Music_Freak
Community Member

I don't know where to start with this, there's so much in my head right now...

I've got nothing, but my cat...no job, no friends, far from a family priority etc. etc.

My mum died 10 years ago on 26.2 and I still miss her so badly, she was the only person I had who was in my corner. Everyone else (family, friends that currently aren't talking to me) say I play the victim and am all "woe is me"

My sister's said I look like a silverback gorilla and other such things. She's a bully who gets away with it all, because she's the favourite and "normal" (kids, married, no mental illness - although I have doubts about that last one). My dad's called me fat and said that "You're bent like your mother" (she was bipolar). He lives with me and getting him to do anything is such a battle, he doesn't feel like paying the rent, so it's left to me, goes to work when he feels like it, helps my sister with her house but won't with me etc. etc. etc....I could go on and on with them!!

I have a GP and a psychologist that I should go back to (sessions are free and they're within walking distance), but I wonder if it's worth it when my psychologist said me running an instagram account for a celebrity is me living in fantasy land

I won't write any more, because I can't see anyone replying. I've got nothing and nobody and just want to forget...

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Birdy77
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

Well your psych obviously got her degree and is successful, even with a fail ...

It will be ok MF.

I hope so...I was looking at real estate again today, stupidly...

I wish I had half the faith in myself that everyone here has in me...

I failed a subject also. I then had to work really hard to get my GPA back over 5 so that I could do my Masters. But you are PASSING. That is the main thing.

Tim

Thanks Tim...you're another one who failed a subject, but made it regardless, like my psychologist. Believe it or not, that makes me feel better 🙂

I don't know what my GPA would be when I get P1's and credits, but I'm a tad concerned that it will affect my being able to transfer from my current degree (Bachelor of Social Sciences (Human Services)) into Bachelor of Social Work...

Just got another P1...for the assignment before the essay plan...I'll be glad when this politics stuff is over. I'm not liking it at all. I can deal with looking at policies and stuff, but political parties etc. Just no.

OK...I'm getting more P1's than credits...oh boy...

MF,

Me again. Again... you are still passing. Unless you see a 'F' you are doing OK. OK?

Some of these subjects might not be up your alley. Some maths at Uni I did not like. But set based mathematics struck a chord with me. Once you get through the first term/semester, breathe, relax. As times goes on you will get better as you learn the ropes of assignment writing, research, referencing etc. Try not to put sooo much pressure on yourself.

Tim

OK Tim and all, I will try not to stress too much, not sure how successful I'll be, but I will try. Maybe thinking in school marks would help...whatever a P1 is the equivalent of...

I guess the next issue is the transferring programmes ...hopefully that works out. I'm not sure who to ask about what marks I'll need, but I can't start the process until the end of the semester...

I've lost all motivation to do uni work this week...I don't know how to get it back.

I have to revise for two quizzes - ugh!!

I'll try to settle into doing some of it in the morning...

MF,

A P1 is a PASS.

On study... At first it will be a chore. But look at it like meditation. After a short while you will get used to it. If there are things you have to retain in your memory, do it in chunks. At least that works for me.

Wake up tomorrow and repeat the process.

Soon it should become natural. And you will do it on automatic pilot.

FYI, there are subjects I can get a hd on quite easily and others I scrape a pass it credit despite trying really hard. Passing is the goal. How well we pass is secondary. I need to remember that also.

Tim

I can't get into study today, so I'm giving myself a deadline of starting on Monday for the quizzes. One closes on the 30th and the other is on the 2nd.

Maybe my brain needs the week away from it, I'm not sure...