windimeria2000
05-08-2009, 12:05 AM
I thought I :wave:was going to get terrible grades this semester. I have been sick for like 2 months. :(. Any how I got to school today and took my finals and I believe I passed both tests. Not too shabby. I also found out that I am about to get my Ass. in Science Degree and should be moving on up to get my licensing in nursing. :D.. That is super good news. I actually feel good about myself. I know it is hard to feel good sometimes especially about yourself when your Bipolar but with endurance and goals, both small and large a person can achieve.
There was a time that I didn't think I could achieve anything in my life and here I am with a job that supports me and degrees at my finger tips... It is possible for Bipolar people to achieve and live productive lives. :)wave:
There was a time that I didn't think I could achieve anything in my life and here I am with a job that supports me and degrees at my finger tips... It is possible for Bipolar people to achieve and live productive lives. :)wave:
Sponsor
Llama
05-08-2009, 01:45 AM
Hi wind! Thanks for this positive post. It's really uplifting to hear people who are successful despite having bipolar. Good for you! :)
dreams in neon
05-08-2009, 02:12 AM
wind,
Congrats! Reading posts like yours is inspiring and is exactly what I need to hear because I had to quit school this semester due to rapid cycling, mania, racing thoughts and auditory hallucinations.
My social work advisor, pdoc and tdoc all thought it would be best if I withdrew so I could get my rapid cycling under control.
I only have 2 more courses to complete before earning my Bachelor's in social work.
From there, I plan to receive a Master's in psychology and an MD in psychiatry.
My ultimate goal is to open my own practice so that I can work with sighted-hearing clients who have bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD and depression as well as Deaf and deafblind clients who use American Sign Language and tactile sign for communication given the severe shortage of pdocs and tdocs who sign.
Thanks again for writing such an encouraging post!
Congrats! Reading posts like yours is inspiring and is exactly what I need to hear because I had to quit school this semester due to rapid cycling, mania, racing thoughts and auditory hallucinations.
My social work advisor, pdoc and tdoc all thought it would be best if I withdrew so I could get my rapid cycling under control.
I only have 2 more courses to complete before earning my Bachelor's in social work.
From there, I plan to receive a Master's in psychology and an MD in psychiatry.
My ultimate goal is to open my own practice so that I can work with sighted-hearing clients who have bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD and depression as well as Deaf and deafblind clients who use American Sign Language and tactile sign for communication given the severe shortage of pdocs and tdocs who sign.
Thanks again for writing such an encouraging post!
BipolarPrincess
05-08-2009, 02:23 AM
That's wonderful! I hope soon I can accomplish the goals I want in life too.
irishwriter
05-08-2009, 07:09 AM
I thought I :wave:was going to get terrible grades this semester. I have been sick for like 2 months. :(. Any how I got to school today and took my finals and I believe I passed both tests. Not too shabby. I also found out that I am about to get my Ass. in Science Degree and should be moving on up to get my licensing in nursing. :D.. That is super good news. I actually feel good about myself. I know it is hard to feel good sometimes especially about yourself when your Bipolar but with endurance and goals, both small and large a person can achieve.
There was a time that I didn't think I could achieve anything in my life and here I am with a job that supports me and degrees at my finger tips... It is possible for Bipolar people to achieve and live productive lives. :)wave:
windimeria,
thanks for such a positive post. congratulations on your achievements. it does make hope for light at the end of the tunnel a more achievable goal. i get great encouragement from bps who have reached the stage of stability. sometimes it seems to be v. elusive.
thanks again
iw.
There was a time that I didn't think I could achieve anything in my life and here I am with a job that supports me and degrees at my finger tips... It is possible for Bipolar people to achieve and live productive lives. :)wave:
windimeria,
thanks for such a positive post. congratulations on your achievements. it does make hope for light at the end of the tunnel a more achievable goal. i get great encouragement from bps who have reached the stage of stability. sometimes it seems to be v. elusive.
thanks again
iw.
Llama
05-09-2009, 02:46 AM
Dreams my dear you have accomplished so much already and have your sights on even higher accomplishments! That is so wonderful and I know you'll make a great pdoc. I wish you were my pdoc right now. You are always so knowledgeable and compassionate. One goal I have is to just finish college and get my bachelors degree. Unfortunately since I'm too anxious, I'll have to finish it up doing online courses. This means that I'll get a bachelor of general studies degree. But a degree is better than no degree I guess. I just hope I'm able to work when I finish college since I'm on disability right now ( I only need four classes to graduate).
dreams in neon
05-09-2009, 03:13 AM
Dreams my dear you have accomplished so much already and have your sights on even higher accomplishments! That is so wonderful and I know you'll make a great pdoc. I wish you were my pdoc right now. You are always so knowledgeable and compassionate. One goal I have is to just finish college and get my bachelors degree. Unfortunately since I'm too anxious, I'll have to finish it up doing online courses. This means that I'll get a bachelor of general studies degree. But a degree is better than no degree I guess. I just hope I'm able to work when I finish college since I'm on disability right now ( I only need four classes to graduate).
Thanks Llama!
You're exactly right that a degree is a degree and is better than nothing. Do you know how many people there are who don't even complete high school? (Note that this isn't a criticism. I'm just pointing out how many people do not go on to continue their education for one reason or another.) You will be one step ahead of the game if you can earn your degree. Once you complete it, perhaps you could volunteer for a short period of time. If the job site you work at likes your performance, you may even be hired. I came close to getting a job for an agency that works with people who have cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, my field supervisor lost his job due to a tight budget so I was unable to receive a position. As Helen Keller once said, "When one door closes, another opens." I know there will be other opportunities for me somewhere down the road. I just need to be patient. If I could become a pdoc, that would be my ultimate dream. It's something I've wanted to do ever since I was diagnosed with bipolar 3 years ago. I had a passing thought of becoming a tdoc or pdoc during the first couple of hospitalizations I had in my early 20s, but never gave it serious consideration. Now I know becoming a pdoc is something I want to do. Who knows Llama? You just might find something you've always wanted to do, but that opportunity hasn't presented itself yet.
Thanks Llama!
You're exactly right that a degree is a degree and is better than nothing. Do you know how many people there are who don't even complete high school? (Note that this isn't a criticism. I'm just pointing out how many people do not go on to continue their education for one reason or another.) You will be one step ahead of the game if you can earn your degree. Once you complete it, perhaps you could volunteer for a short period of time. If the job site you work at likes your performance, you may even be hired. I came close to getting a job for an agency that works with people who have cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, my field supervisor lost his job due to a tight budget so I was unable to receive a position. As Helen Keller once said, "When one door closes, another opens." I know there will be other opportunities for me somewhere down the road. I just need to be patient. If I could become a pdoc, that would be my ultimate dream. It's something I've wanted to do ever since I was diagnosed with bipolar 3 years ago. I had a passing thought of becoming a tdoc or pdoc during the first couple of hospitalizations I had in my early 20s, but never gave it serious consideration. Now I know becoming a pdoc is something I want to do. Who knows Llama? You just might find something you've always wanted to do, but that opportunity hasn't presented itself yet.
BrownCore
05-09-2009, 03:36 AM
I am having an extremely hard time applying myself at my studies.
I ended up withdrawing from 2 out of 4 of my classes last semester...which was my first semester of college since graduating from High School 3 years earlier.
I just haven't had it in me to push myself hard enough to succeed.
The depression is fairly unrelenting, and I'm wondering if it's even worth my time or money to attempt going to school while in the midst of this depression.
I ended up withdrawing from 2 out of 4 of my classes last semester...which was my first semester of college since graduating from High School 3 years earlier.
I just haven't had it in me to push myself hard enough to succeed.
The depression is fairly unrelenting, and I'm wondering if it's even worth my time or money to attempt going to school while in the midst of this depression.
katlin09
05-10-2009, 03:43 AM
I guess fortunaely for me work is one place I act and react the best. Since I work in Finance and a big chunk of my personality is uber organization they play well todgether. My pdoc and I have decided that there are 3 disctinctive "mes" that make up my complete self, kind of like my brain is split into 3 sections. 1 is right brained uber organized, very fast working, a perfectionist, and expects perfection from my assistants, 2. is my normal off-work time blah usually depressed, too many thoughts running through my head that pertain to things I really shouldn't worry about, not sleeeping, just a nothing person, 3. is a child who stil lives in the past, fearful of most things, scary men, loud noises in the night just pretty much everyghing in general. I'm pretty good at hiding that self and usually my first 2 selfs rule the roost.....if they could just even out and be one self, I din't think it'd be so bad really.
k
k
Bunnylover
05-11-2009, 11:32 AM
Good for everyone who is making progress on your goals. What helps me, with these bigger goals, like getting a degree), is to break it down into specific parts that are more manageable, and then celebrate each accomplishment, no matter how small. It doesn't have to be a big celebration, sometimes it's just cooking a nice meal with my husband, but do whatever works for you.
moderator2
05-20-2009, 10:10 AM
Please eply only to the member who started the thread. Do not debate or discuss each other's replies to that member. Start your own thread for your own concerns.
LonelyInNY
05-20-2009, 02:58 PM
I have my associates in earlychildhood and i have 7 yrs experiance in the education field. I am not driving though and i have a 5 yr old son. i'm currently looking for a job. But there is sucess for a biploar person if they look inside themselves and know they can do it, even if it takes yrs. it took me 3 yrs to get my degree, plus i was raising a child. thanks to my mom who watched him for me. :)
I hope everything goes well for you!
I hope everything goes well for you!
windimeria2000
05-21-2009, 10:20 AM
Your right o'course. And your post is so sweet that now I want to cry..Looking inside ourselves is very important cause that is what gets us through those bad days and helps us enjoy our good ones.
I wish you well and good fortune
I wish you well and good fortune
dreams in neon
05-21-2009, 08:52 PM
Good for everyone who is making progress on your goals. What helps me, with these bigger goals, like getting a degree), is to break it down into specific parts that are more manageable, and then celebrate each accomplishment, no matter how small. It doesn't have to be a big celebration, sometimes it's just cooking a nice meal with my husband, but do whatever works for you.
This is what I do Bunny. Just today I treated myself to a favorite meal at a restaurant to celebrate the fact that I've continued to remain stable ever since my mixed episode 2 weeks ago. It wasn't anything fancy -- it was just my favorite food which was a small reward for what I accomplished. It felt good rewarding myself in this way. Sometimes I think we need to reward ourselves as a reminder of how far we've come.
This is what I do Bunny. Just today I treated myself to a favorite meal at a restaurant to celebrate the fact that I've continued to remain stable ever since my mixed episode 2 weeks ago. It wasn't anything fancy -- it was just my favorite food which was a small reward for what I accomplished. It felt good rewarding myself in this way. Sometimes I think we need to reward ourselves as a reminder of how far we've come.
LonelyInNY
05-22-2009, 02:19 AM
i will say that out of all this bi polar and being disabled, the one person that keeps me going is my son. he is my life, i was sad months ago, and i woke up now and i will say, i never want to go to that dark place ever again. when im getting close to going there again , i say look how far you came, you going to regress, sometimes i do regress but all the children in my life, my son & nephews give me a reason to believe that dreams are what you create and you can do it. i am goin to drive a car. i am scared but i know that i can do it. sucess is the key. ty for the kind words you have given me.
Bunnylover
05-22-2009, 12:11 PM
I have my associates in earlychildhood and i have 7 yrs experiance in the education field. I am not driving though and i have a 5 yr old son. i'm currently looking for a job. But there is sucess for a biploar person if they look inside themselves and know they can do it, even if it takes yrs. it took me 3 yrs to get my degree, plus i was raising a child. thanks to my mom who watched him for me. :)
I hope everything goes well for you!
I'd say getting your degree in that amount of time with a young child is an accomplishment even without considering the bipolar--I teach and see how hard it can be for moms (especially single moms) to balance education and their kids. Good for you!
I hope everything goes well for you!
I'd say getting your degree in that amount of time with a young child is an accomplishment even without considering the bipolar--I teach and see how hard it can be for moms (especially single moms) to balance education and their kids. Good for you!
dreams in neon
05-22-2009, 01:13 PM
To the original poster:
It has taken me over 20 years to work towards my Bachelor's degree.
I'm currently in my final year of study and only have 2 more courses to take before graduating. I've changed my major multiple times, but am glad I did because I finally found a career path that suits me.
My intentions are to receive a Bachelor's in social work, a Master's in psychology and an MD in psychiatry. It may take me a very long time to accomplish this, but if it has taken me this long to receive an education, a few more years won't make a difference.
Besides, one of my dreams is to open up my own practice and work with sighted-hearing clients who have bipolar, schizophrenia, depression and PTSD as well as Deaf and deafblind clients who use American Sign Language or tactile sign for communication given the severe shortage of tdocs and pdocs who sign.
Whatever you do, don't give up!
I had to withdraw from school this semester after failing all of my courses last semester due to mania, auditory hallucinations, racing thoughts and rapid cycling.
Ever since I was put on a new med regimen over the past several months, I've been doing much better and am looking forward to continuing my education in September.
It has taken me over 20 years to work towards my Bachelor's degree.
I'm currently in my final year of study and only have 2 more courses to take before graduating. I've changed my major multiple times, but am glad I did because I finally found a career path that suits me.
My intentions are to receive a Bachelor's in social work, a Master's in psychology and an MD in psychiatry. It may take me a very long time to accomplish this, but if it has taken me this long to receive an education, a few more years won't make a difference.
Besides, one of my dreams is to open up my own practice and work with sighted-hearing clients who have bipolar, schizophrenia, depression and PTSD as well as Deaf and deafblind clients who use American Sign Language or tactile sign for communication given the severe shortage of tdocs and pdocs who sign.
Whatever you do, don't give up!
I had to withdraw from school this semester after failing all of my courses last semester due to mania, auditory hallucinations, racing thoughts and rapid cycling.
Ever since I was put on a new med regimen over the past several months, I've been doing much better and am looking forward to continuing my education in September.
katlin09
05-22-2009, 03:30 PM
Windimeria,
I also forgot to mention that when I was diagnosed 20 yrs ago I was finishing my first college degree which is in computer science, I also received a second degree in Personnel and Business Accounting and obtained my Paralegal Certification after my last child was born when he was 2, and I am now considering going back for my CPA License. So it is very possible to go on with your school and business lives once you get on a med routine that works for you. you just have to believe in yourself and do the best that you can do.
Kat
I also forgot to mention that when I was diagnosed 20 yrs ago I was finishing my first college degree which is in computer science, I also received a second degree in Personnel and Business Accounting and obtained my Paralegal Certification after my last child was born when he was 2, and I am now considering going back for my CPA License. So it is very possible to go on with your school and business lives once you get on a med routine that works for you. you just have to believe in yourself and do the best that you can do.
Kat
windimeria2000
05-31-2009, 01:02 AM
Don't I know...Once I thought I would never be able to do anything...now I am basically settled but with a few bumps here and there.
katlin09
05-31-2009, 10:26 PM
Don't I know...Once I thought I would never be able to do anything...now I am basically settled but with a few bumps here and there.
Hope the bumps weren't too hard to make it over.
kat
Hope the bumps weren't too hard to make it over.
kat