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Hello.
So I've had DP/DR for over a year now (Since May 2014, end of my senior year in higschool)
I was registered at the state college for Fall 2014, had my classes set up, scholarships in place, etc.
But then I realized there was no way I could somehow get down to Detroit 4 times a week and go to school like a normal person. Couldn't concentrate. Back then even looking out of a car window while someone was driving made my eyes physically hurt.
SO I didn't end up starting school.
I didn't do much of anything until I managed to get a part-time job in January (2015)
I work as a library page so I find my job is perfect for my condition. Also now I'm on Vyvanse so I can focus better.
My DR symptoms are pretty much 90% gone but the DP symptoms are still strong as ever (moreso at nighttime)
Fall is coming up again. I don't want to stay in this awful state of being alone constantly (only leaving my house for work) and disorganization (inconsistent insomnia, etc). I feel like going to school could help me feel more like a person. I don't particularly like people, especially those my age, but "pretending" in high school helped me a lot until it was over. (should mention I used to have DP attacks before I ever had it chronically 24/7)
Would community college be an OK idea? I'd take a couple classes, go to school probably 3-4 hours a day, and the school itself is much closer than the state college I was going to attend
I graduated with a 4.1 GPA (and I was one of those AP/honour kids, everything was too easy blah blah) and all that so I feel like a failure going to a community college but... It would be better than nothing. The "all or nothing" thing seems to be something I need to quit.
I work 10-13 hours a week normally. Do you think I could handle school along with my job? I don't want to quit because the little bit of money I make pays for my therapy and doctors appointments and such.. advice? opinions please?
So I've had DP/DR for over a year now (Since May 2014, end of my senior year in higschool)
I was registered at the state college for Fall 2014, had my classes set up, scholarships in place, etc.
But then I realized there was no way I could somehow get down to Detroit 4 times a week and go to school like a normal person. Couldn't concentrate. Back then even looking out of a car window while someone was driving made my eyes physically hurt.
SO I didn't end up starting school.
I didn't do much of anything until I managed to get a part-time job in January (2015)
I work as a library page so I find my job is perfect for my condition. Also now I'm on Vyvanse so I can focus better.
My DR symptoms are pretty much 90% gone but the DP symptoms are still strong as ever (moreso at nighttime)
Fall is coming up again. I don't want to stay in this awful state of being alone constantly (only leaving my house for work) and disorganization (inconsistent insomnia, etc). I feel like going to school could help me feel more like a person. I don't particularly like people, especially those my age, but "pretending" in high school helped me a lot until it was over. (should mention I used to have DP attacks before I ever had it chronically 24/7)
Would community college be an OK idea? I'd take a couple classes, go to school probably 3-4 hours a day, and the school itself is much closer than the state college I was going to attend
I graduated with a 4.1 GPA (and I was one of those AP/honour kids, everything was too easy blah blah) and all that so I feel like a failure going to a community college but... It would be better than nothing. The "all or nothing" thing seems to be something I need to quit.
I work 10-13 hours a week normally. Do you think I could handle school along with my job? I don't want to quit because the little bit of money I make pays for my therapy and doctors appointments and such.. advice? opinions please?
