in school

[darkthoughts504]

Hi, I was admitted into a MSW program and started recently. I was hesitant to apply because of my mental issues because of this thought: why are u trying to help others when u can not help yourself most days. I have not attended school since 2016, I was ill 2014-2017. And those ordeals I had to face and battle took a lot out of me, my will power and a big part of my sanity left my body and I am still not at 100% . Also, I think I have always struggled with a mental illness especially anxiety. I will try to finish the program and seek counseling. I really do not want to be on a med(s) because some of them change u and i just want to feel alive and normal again.

[Shnookie]

Perhaps you should consult with your general practitioner. Psychiatric meds prescribed in the proper way can help U properly function on a day to day basis. I work 7 days a week. I could not do so without my drugs. These includes meds for depression, anxirty and ADHD.

[darkthoughts504 in reply to Shnookie]

I have tried meds did not like the zombie look nor numb feeling . I used to tell them I can not be sedated because I have kids still school. And not that they are grown I still do not want to feel like I am not alive etc

[Shnookie in reply to darkthoughts504]

I understand.