After I had decided my schedule for my senior year, some crazy unexpected things happened, basically leaving me as a caretaker afterschool on weekdays and having new responsibilities. So, three quarters in, my grades haven’t suffered too much (straight As to straight As with one high B, haha) and my teachers have been saints, but taking care of myself has suffered. I can’t seem to finish cleaning my messy room before messing it up again, nor keep up with laundry or feeding myself. Taking care of my family has just left me exhausted. I have a hard time working in groups outside of school hours because I hate bringing up my situation when it gets in the way. This is particularly frustrating for someone who used to be organized (and functional haha). I don’t want to be setting up myself for bad habits in college by coping with my current situation like this.
So… I was wondering if any has any tips for balancing all of this?
(Before anyone says mental illness - yes, I have battled with mental illness before these events. However, I cannot afford any more therapy. I do my best to handle it, and I’m in a better place than I was. Thank you for being aware though!)
(And if anyone wants an idea of my schedule: DE Microbiology, AP Gov, AP Computer Sci A, AP Calculus AB (where I suffer), AP Lit, AP Art History, and independent art where I just goof off and draw animals in hats.)