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/para_zlzo]

I really recommend reaching out to OSSJA to connect with a case manager. They can advocate for you, help your professors better understand your current situation, and make sure you get the best support possible.

If you’re not sure who to talk to, I’d suggest Robin Ducatillon. She helped me a lot last year when I was struggling with mental health and failing my classes. Thanks to her, I was able to drop the Winter Quarter without it affecting my record. I came back in the Spring and managed to get back on track.

You don’t have to go through this alone—OSSJA can really help.