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I remember very little about when we first discovered my symptoms and when I was diagnosed. Blocked out memories, maybe? I do remember trying to get out of a ton of school because I was scared to show my face. I was in 7th grade. I'm now 21.

I got to my fourth year of college, trudged through it, and made academic probation for a second time. I was afraid I would get kicked out, so I made the decision to drop out instead. :( I feel like a failure and that I'm really stupid... had to say goodbye to my friends today and I'll probably never see them again.

Am I alone in this? My parents think I'm taking the easy way out. But I want to join the police academy, so it's not like I'm going to go home and be a lazy couch potato. :P
 
Hello and welcome! I am sorry that you have had such a hard time with school. Maybe you will be able to finish as a part time student at some point. I am sure that the stress of academic probation didn't help your seizures any. Don't feel stupid or like a failure. Just think of it as a time out :) Best of luck
 
Hi fluttershy, welcome to CWE!

The academic life is not for everyone. Putting it aside to focus on finding work that you love doesn't make you a failure. (And if you decide you want academics back in your life, school will still be there.) Make sure to take care of yourself, and make a plan for moving forward. It may take awhile, but your parents should come support you as they see you following through with your plan.

Best,
Nakamova
 
fluttershy said:
:( I feel like a failure and that I'm really stupid...

You are NOT stupid nor are you a failure. You did't just say I have E. I can't go to school, you got up and went for it.
No one is good at everything, just what your interest is and go for it. You will probably surprise yourself.
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Were you denied college prep? That could be a factor?
Can you acquire books from the 'bad' classes and study ahead of time?
Some colleges allow people to return in spite of a poor academic record. A lack of support can really be debilitating.

If you decide to move away from college, can you take an assessment of your interests and skill set at an employment agency? Is there an available vocational rehabilitation program available to you that can help you find the right place?
 
My parents had been noticing my lack of interest in all my classes; I'd switched majors twice, and I just could not concentrate. I pretty much didn't do well in any of my classes except one quarter (near a 4.0) and in orchestra.

I think I started to do worse after my doctor started me on a high dose of Depakote... I'm on 3 meds and the depo shot. I can't get off the Depakote though or else I won't be cleared to drive.
 
I like to say that just because someone is not successful at school does not mean they will not be successful in life!
You must feel like you have to start all over again...new career direction and new friends. The friends are the hardest people to say goodbye to. Hang in there!
You are not stupid or a failure and please don't believe that or other people will gladly agree! You have to struggle through more things than the average person but you can still come out on top! Have your parents been supportive ...besides that they think you are a couch potato?
 
Yeah my dad thinks I'm running away and taking the easy way out >.> He doesn't know how rough these 3+ years have been for me.

Sorry for late reply - packing and moving have been a little hectic haha.
 
Hi fluttershy!

I dont think you are taking the easy way out. I also dont think that you are a failure or stupid. People thrive and do well in what gives them passion. My oldest son who is 20 is a very intelligent person, however he is not book/classroom smart. He can not read something in a book and remember it, nor can somebody lecture him on a subject and retain the information. He is a hands on learner. When he found his passion, what he truely wanted to do..the book/classroom setting was much easier because he had an interest in it.

You have time to find your passion, and when you do..you will do well and it will be easier :)
 
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