I used to be very in control of my emotions. I was not hypersensitive or overly dramatic. But, bipolar disorder has destroyed my ability to be on top of my emotions at all times. The littlest of things, a small criticism or a minor comment, can make it feel like my friendship is [...]
Dear professor, I missed your class last Tuesday because I was in the Emergency Department for a Bipolar Disorder-related incident. You pulled me out of your class upon my return to talk to me because I appeared 'depressed'. I told you about my condition, but I did not anticipate your reaction. You started talking about [...]
I recently came across an elementary school student who is really struggling with school. He happens to have ADHD. This got me to wondering... how much of the behavior is due to his condition? His teachers have commented on his distractability in class. Is this the cause of his inability [...]
I started a job at a local after school program tutoring fifth graders. This week, I will be working with a group of third graders. Yesterday, I was attempting to help this student complete his homework. As he was working, I noticed that he was doing it wrong. Every. Single. Problem. I approached [...]
I have always been the prepared one, many even TOO prepared. The girl who double-checked her school supply list before the first day to make sure she had everything just right. The girl who analyzed project and assignment rubrics extensively to make sure that the turned in work was perfection. The girl who [...]
"Take a deep breath, cry a little if it helps, then start preparing for the exam" -Professor at UNC The level of anxiety and depression that high-achieving students place on themselves in beyond unhealthy. I want an "A". No... I NEED an "A". If I DON'T get an "A", how can I get [...]
Hello, My name is A. I am a student in the Psyc class. I had to take the Fall 2014 semester off due to a severe depressive episode. That episode was followed by a more brief period of what may have been hypomania or mania. I am currently experiencing symptoms (not as severe [...]
The Calculating Mind 