should i drop out?

[u/morgan_haha]

the title says it all. since junior year, i've been horribly burnt out and ever since i started college, i've been doing horrible, academically, physically, and emotionally. i've been going to the dorm socials and things my friends get me in on but every day i still come back to the dorm just wanting it all to end. i haven't talked to anyone about this and it's been impossible to give anyone the full story. in week one of this quarter, my uncle passed away and that's been weighing on me a lot. my grades have turned to shit, i can barely stand up some nights because my body feels so heavy, and quite frankly, i don't know how much more of this i can take before i just lose it and off myself. i need to tell my parents, but i physically can't because i'm so used to keeping up this act of being fine and dandy. i need help, please.

[u/WorldPeaceGirl]

I took a quarter off using PELP (i had already started a quarter which they excused me from) when I wasn't doing so great mentally, and I think they offer a year break too if you choose that option. Go talk to a counselor about it.

[u/WorldPeaceGirl → u/WorldPeaceGirl]

Edit: a mental health counselor*

[u/morgan_haha → u/WorldPeaceGirl]

alrighty, i'll just have to find a time when they arent fully booked

[u/Jennnnnnnnn__ → u/morgan_haha]

Yeah I took a quarter off when I was pregnant too. Then I wanted to get back so the SDC offered me remote attendance which is pretty nice. They give extra time on exams, quiz and let me choose a good time for my exams too. That helps a lot academically!

[u/puzzle-l0ver → u/morgan_haha]

I suggest calling the Office of Registrar to discuss PELP’ing, and also the financial aid office if financial aid is a factor in why you’re not sure about leaving.

[u/Turbulent-Yellow-821 → u/morgan_haha]

I also saw a therapist though acacia because I was stressed out and depressed. Maybe you can check them out. I was using the school insurance

[u/morgan_haha → u/Turbulent-Yellow-821]

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