I'm beginning to feel like some of the grad students I see walking around muttering to themselves about all the stuff they have to do next
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As an unbiased stranger, hie thee to student health or whatever they call it in your parts. They can point you in the right direction and move immovable deadlines.
light out of darknessenders_shadowSeptember 22 2008, 23:16:10 UTC
MMM, ORLY macros...actually, I had a convo today where I played the "ORLY" card. It was with Christians handing out bibles on campus. It was amusing. :)
Not so comedicly...
As others said, a therapist can be a good unbiased perspective--a nearby ear, that's there to listen and give feedback. Just like us LJers. (cept you won't get as much snark from therapists)
Should I just meditate, handle the stress load, and deal, or what?
Meditation often helps me. It's a peace-inducing process. Or it can be anyway.
Stress is ever present and we must work with it. Having said that, all of us get overwhelmed at times--I wish I knew a solution for that.
Lastly, I've had thought of suicide too. It's tough. It's really tough. No doubt about it. But don't let those thoughts take action. You're coping with life--and every breath is tough to take, but its worth taking.
Seeing a therapist may mean something's wrong.... just like stepping on the brakes means you need to stop. When therre's a brick wall you're about to run into then stepping on the brakes is a bonus idea.
And, try to keep this thought in mind when you're heading to the therapist: What's so wrong with having something wrong? I don't know a single soul who doesn't have something wrong. Diabetes, bi-polar, panic disorder, dyslexia, PTSD, irritable bowel, you name it and someone's got it.
So, no shame in having something that needs to be fixed or managed. Hold your head up high...
Definitely see a therapist. That's what they're there for. And let your prof. know you're having troubles. They may not give you a free ride, but they'll at least understand where you're coming from. Communication is important in school.
Also, as Bethel said, nothing wrong with having something wrong. Everyone's got problems. The people who suffer from their problems the worst are the ones that try to sweep 'em under the table and pretend they're not there.
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Not so comedicly...
As others said, a therapist can be a good unbiased perspective--a nearby ear, that's there to listen and give feedback. Just like us LJers. (cept you won't get as much snark from therapists)
Should I just meditate, handle the stress load, and deal, or what?
Meditation often helps me. It's a peace-inducing process. Or it can be anyway.
Stress is ever present and we must work with it. Having said that, all of us get overwhelmed at times--I wish I knew a solution for that.
Lastly, I've had thought of suicide too. It's tough. It's really tough. No doubt about it. But don't let those thoughts take action. You're coping with life--and every breath is tough to take, but its worth taking.
~Peace
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Now would be a good time. Sooner even bettter.
Seeing a therapist may mean something's wrong.... just like stepping on the brakes means you need to stop. When therre's a brick wall you're about to run into then stepping on the brakes is a bonus idea.
And, try to keep this thought in mind when you're heading to the therapist: What's so wrong with having something wrong? I don't know a single soul who doesn't have something wrong. Diabetes, bi-polar, panic disorder, dyslexia, PTSD, irritable bowel, you name it and someone's got it.
So, no shame in having something that needs to be fixed or managed. Hold your head up high...
on your way to the therapist...
Let us know how it works out, OK?
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Also, as Bethel said, nothing wrong with having something wrong. Everyone's got problems. The people who suffer from their problems the worst are the ones that try to sweep 'em under the table and pretend they're not there.
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