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gh0ti · 12-11-2004, 09:43 AM

If you are depressed, then you have a medical reason for your grades not being up to your potential.

I got through college fine, but because of stupid mistakes I made, my girlfriend leaving, etc, I ended up in a bad state of mind. One of the hardest things I ever did was going to the doctor for help. I was literally shaking when I went in for that first appointment. I don’t like to admit It when I have a problem that I cant control, but I was clinically depressed. I was given Zoloft, I got referred to a psychologist who helped me out a lot. I got out of it. It does take time, it took me over a year to really feel like "me" again).

You got to be honest with the people around you, let your parents know about the grades, let your friends know your depressed, talk about it, talk about it, talk about it. If someone’s going to judge you for being depressed then "fuck them".

Step 1: Get help for your depression

Step 2: Get a medical withdrawal for the semester.

Once you have medical proof that you’re depressed and are getting help, you will be able to go to your dean/advisor. Explain the situation, provide medical documentation and you should be eligible for a medical withdrawal. Your transcript shouldn’t be effected and it should be (depending on the school) like you never took those classes. I’ve seen many of my friends accomplish this, it takes some paperwork on the schools end, but it should work out for you.

Good luck. If you want to talk with me about your depression, feel free to send me a PM. I’ve been there and I can help.

12-11-2004, 09:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
gh0ti Crazy	If you are depressed, then you have a medical reason for your grades not being up to your potential. I got through college fine, but because of stupid mistakes I made, my girlfriend leaving, etc, I ended up in a bad state of mind. One of the hardest things I ever did was going to the doctor for help. I was literally shaking when I went in for that first appointment. I don’t like to admit It when I have a problem that I cant control, but I was clinically depressed. I was given Zoloft, I got referred to a psychologist who helped me out a lot. I got out of it. It does take time, it took me over a year to really feel like "me" again). You got to be honest with the people around you, let your parents know about the grades, let your friends know your depressed, talk about it, talk about it, talk about it. If someone’s going to judge you for being depressed then "fuck them". Step 1: Get help for your depression Step 2: Get a medical withdrawal for the semester. Once you have medical proof that you’re depressed and are getting help, you will be able to go to your dean/advisor. Explain the situation, provide medical documentation and you should be eligible for a medical withdrawal. Your transcript shouldn’t be effected and it should be (depending on the school) like you never took those classes. I’ve seen many of my friends accomplish this, it takes some paperwork on the schools end, but it should work out for you. Good luck. If you want to talk with me about your depression, feel free to send me a PM. I’ve been there and I can help.