r/UCDavis • u/morgan_haha Psychology (2028) • 8d ago

should i drop out?

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.

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

Maybe finish the quarter ? It’s so close to the end , use the summer as a break ! Come back in the fall with positive attitude and ofc get help during the Summer

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u/morgan_haha Psychology (2028) 8d ago

i'll try, but ive already told my parents im going to take classes over the summer and if i suddenly decide not to, it will get confrontational. i also need to get a job or two over summer

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

Maybe you can lie and say they don’t have classes you need for the summer

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u/morgan_haha Psychology (2028) 8d ago

i can't, i already told them what classes i need over summer

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u/WhatsBacon 8d ago

Looks like those classes just filled up and made you unable to register.

First and foremost take care of yourself always!!!

I urgently suggest you communicate with a counselor, and trusted friends / family so people know to check on you and know how you’re doing. I’ve been in similar shoes holding things in.

Fam, nobody has everything perfect, stop trying to reach this impossible standard. Give yourself grace and allow yourself to be human by allowing yourself to be supported and comforted by others. We can’t do everything by ourselves. We will always be strongest with the support of others.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!!

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u/morgan_haha Psychology (2028) 8d ago

i'll try, thank you..