I am a third year student, working on my Psych degree. I have always been interested in school, but each year of my studies, I experience mortality in one way or another within my family (cancer, heart attacks and death). I go through my “blue days,” but I always seem to bounce back after the summer. Unfortunately, I seem to not be able to bounce back as easily as I could before and I find myself struggling a tremendous amount. I still enjoy being in class, but it takes every ounce of motivation to go to them before hand. Also, my motivation and interest in doing essays or studying is at a all time low.
Any advice??? I have been trying to do things for myself, but as everyone knows, it’s hard to find the time as a student and working part time.
It sounds as if you could really benefit from grief counseling. My kids and my sister’s kids have also seen a lot, so we have sent them all to counseling. It helped a lot.
I agree with the others. Sounds like you would really benefit from counseling. Go to your college’s counseling center right away. It’s hard to hold it all together on your own sometimes. No shame in that. Meanwhile, things will start to get better as soon as you take control of your situation. Being proactive gives you inner strength.
Another vote for going to the counseling center. They can help you to develop some strategies to better cope with the difficulties your family has been encountering. Take care of yourself and your needs and find the hour or so a week in your busy schedule for this.