Little Improvement In Grades: Possible Decline In Grades

<p>I've asked multiple questions on CC regarding my grades, but it's really getting to the point it's becoming a problem. I no longer have a 3.0 and my GPA is in a 2.85 now. As an Economics major in third year classes are only getting harder for me.</p>

<p>I've gotten many interviews at large companies, and my GPA isn't a complete hindrance yet for my future, but this has hurt me applying to business school and will hurt me for graduate school.</p>

<p>I always knew that something was wrong with me, but didn't really realize until first semester of junior year. I confirmed that I suffer from GAD, sleep disorder related to my depression, and likely test anxiety. In addition, I've had several panic attacks this school year. I never experienced anything severe like this (numbness in arms, tunnel vision, headaches, fast beating heart).</p>

<p>I'm familiar with the health clinic and counseling center and have been there many times in the three years at university. But there's no complete situation. I have an active social life and have my family and friends for support. I try to eat healthy and I workout several times a week. I was recommended antidepressants multiple time and finally prescribed antidepressants but they make me feel worse.</p>

<p>My life is good, with my family and friends, interviews, and extracurricular/work. I realized I need to ever work harder than I think am right now, but I don't understand why college is so hard for me. I seem to understand the material when I talk with TA and professor during office hours, but during exams I just blank. I tried many study tips and anxiety coping methods, but I still feel sick and blank out on exams. I feel so stupid when my peers are 3.5 and 4.0 classes while I'm barely passing.</p>

<p>What should I do?</p>

<p>Definitely get your mental health sorted out first, it’s the most important thing there is and it makes an order of magnitude difference in your academic performance. There are so many different types of drugs, what works for some people won’t work for others. To do antidepressants right you have to keep trying them until you find one that works for you. This is a long and arduous process but if you find the right meds it’s well worth the wait. Good luck!</p>