<p>I think it was based on what the school told them. I was only there for a few days and saw the doctor once for less than 15 minutes. </p>
<p>In order to get back in school I had to summit to the MMPI-2 and a depression screening (the required it when I reapplied) and the doctor said I have no personality orders or depression. I’m a very cheerful person when I’m not getting harassed really. And because I didn’t/don’t have health insurance it cost me $600 out-of-pocket.</p>
<p>I had a touch of PTSD for a while after I left school. That was from the harassment though.</p>
<p>Nobody1000 - If you’re that worried about it (the ex-roommate situation and the school sending you to a mental hospital thing) then file a police report about the roommate and find a pro-bono lawyer who will work with you regarding the school.</p>
<p>Otherwise you just sorta have to deal with it.</p>
<p>Seriously dude… did you not read my post at all? Don’t expect validation from anyone on here, you got all the advice you will be getting so just move on, continuing this will have no positive results. Literally this is just pointless now, and you won’t gain anything but more pain from being on here so stop continuing your own misery. You’ve told your story, you’ve garnered both sympathy and ridicule. Telling it three more times three different ways will only lengthen the thread length and will not solve anything. It is in your own best interest to move on or do something about your trauma. You are only losing whatever sympathy your story gained you by continually debating with those who disagree.
Rather than focus on the negative comments focus on the advice. If you can’t do that, and you can’t let go and move on, then you should see a psychiatrist. BEFORE you say that you are not crazy, or something know this, I am NOT saying you are. I’m saying they can help you work through the trauma, (you said minor PTSD) and move on. No one can imagine what you’ve been through, we aren’t you. A counselor of some sort will help you come to terms and move on. (Seriously fixating on this will only hurt you.)</p>
<p>What “advice?” All I got told was that I’m a liar and I’m “crazy” and a “whiner.”</p>
<p>I only posted here out of desperation. Over the past 2 years I’ve contacted tons of people asking for help. I’ve called more lawyers than I can count. None were willing to work pro-bono. I’ve never been paid more than minimum wage so I can’t afford to hire one. I just hit brick wall after brick wall. No one will help me.</p>
<p>smh… Advice so far: Go talk to lawyers, talk to other colleges, talk to a counselor.
Answers: Didn’t work, Didn’t work, don’t want to</p>
<p>That’s clearly all the advice we’ve got. This is not a website of lawyers, or psychiatrists. This is a forum of college kids and their parents. This specific forum is mainly college kids asking about life in college. Its not the best place for what you are looking for. Instead post on a website for law advice, or counseling. </p>
<p>Next; clearly what you have tried hasn’t worked. Since you know of no other options go with the only option left; get over it, and if you need help to do that get some.</p>
<p>I’m sure others who are reading what you are posting who are seeing counselors (if nothing else to get stuff off their chests) are extremely insulted by your posts as well.</p>
<p>The world doesn’t revolve around you, whether you have issues or not.</p>
<p>The school wouldn’t have just dismissed you without hearing your side of the story, or an appeal on your part. If you seriously had issues with your roommate, no matter what they said about you, you have just as much right talking to someone about them. Eventually one of you would come out as telling the truth, while the other would not.</p>
<p>When it comes down to it, you need to accept what has happened, especially if you are convinced there’s nothing you can do about it (judging by your “didn’t work, didn’t work, I won’t talk to a shrink” mentality). Pick up and move on. If this was important to you, you would do everything in your power to make it right instead of feeling bad for yourself.</p>
<p>Oh, and the name of the school is in post #14.</p>
<p>Aight so you don’t get it when we all say it the nice way:</p>
<p>begin frustrated rant /
All I’m saying is to grow the crap up and move on, cuz that’s the only option left. If you’ve got a problem with that well too bad, cuz that’s life and this isn’t a forum where we sugarcoat things(to borrow from an earlier commenter). </p>
<pre><code>If you still feel like I’m insulting you understand this: I’m telling you how things stand, I’m not making any judgement, I’m not placing blame, I’m not even taking sides; I’m just telling you the facts, if you don’t like them then “cry me a river, build a bridge, and get the f*** over it.”
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<p>No one has called you names and no one has insulted you. To the rest of us there is nothing insulting about seeing a therapist. Yes I have said you are whining because you are. That is not an insult. When you complain and complain but don’t want to take the responsibility to fix it, then you are whining. I’m sorry you think we are giving you a hard time and that you are so unhappy, but we are not professionals and have done what we can to help. It is up to you as to where you go from here but rehashing this over again is non-productive. Good luck!</p>
Just because people see psychologists/psychiatrists/counselors/whatever you want to call it DOES NOT mean they are crazy. People see counselors for things ranging from yes, craziness, to simple grief counseling when they lose a loved one. You’re being very judgemental and stereotyping people. </p>
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<li><p>You said you had/have PTSD, which is totally a reason to see a counselor…there are a ton of people out there who see counselors. Does that mean they are crazy? No.</p></li>
<li><p>I’ve read this entire thread. I read your OP three times. 3 times. Tres. And then I read all of the replies. And I have come to the conclusion that:
a. People have given you advice. In return, you either said you tried it, or didn’t want to use that advice. Your choice, but that doesn’t mean people haven’t given advice.
b. You seem to be a broken record, just repeating yourself. We have all read what you said. People have tried to help you, but you’ve pretty much rejected all helpful advice.</p></li>
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<p>That’s me being objective and stating the facts. Now here’s me giving my opinion: You just need to move on. People have tried helping you. All you do is keep saying the same thing essentially, “No one cares about me; no one is helping me.” So with that in mind, if you really don’t think we’re helping, then go right ahead and leave CC/this thread and you can be done with everyone here.</p>
<p>Honestly, you sound like you should really see a counselor because you just need to move on. Why, as a 30 year old, are you still stuck on this? Move. On. </p>
<p>I still have my doubts on whether this is a real story or not because this is one heckuva thread. But I put my .02 out there to help you in the case that this is real. My advice, in case you say I didn’t give any: MOVE ON. And see a counselor while you’re at it.</p>
<p>There are different kinds of counselors, and all of them work in different areas. If you’re having academic troubles, you go see an academic counselor, whose primary role is to help you if you’re struggling in academics. If you lost a loved one or struggling with your private life, you see your regular counselor. To imply that all people who see counselors are “crazy” is just downright insulting, as other people have put it. I saw a counselor when my dad passed away–does that make me crazy? No, it doesn’t. So stop with the faulty misbelief that counselors/psychologists/psychiatrists = for crazy people only. </p>
<p>The RIGHT counselor/psychologist/psychiatrist (note: these are 3 very different professions) won’t be judgmental of you and your problems. They’ll listen to you 100% and give you guidance on what to do.</p>
<p>Ok…facts:
Roomate is long gone, episode over…nothing more to be done. Status: closed issue
Education at former school, SXU, finished, diploma received. Status: closed issue
Your current desires: apply to grad school- need modern philosophy course to apply where you want. Action: take this course elsewhere, when complete apply to desired program.
Seems simple when broken down…nothing prior to this matters anymore. Time to look forward and take the next step toward your goal. Good luck!</p>
<p>SerenityJade - I posted the name of the university, but. It’s Saint Xavier University in Chicago. I also posted screencaps of correspondence between me and the school which also had the name of the school on them, which got deleted as there is a rule against posting pics here.</p>
<p>rmelzer1986 - Everyone at the school refused to listen to me. Something that I mention in my original post.</p>
<p>Dedalussayshi - When did anyone say anything nicely? Ever since I posted this topic I have been repeatedly accused of lying, called names, and accused of being ill. </p>
<p>takeitallin - You called me a “whiner.” That’s an name.</p>
<p>CE527M - I don’t believe in shrinks. I no longer have PTSD. I had it 9 years ago when I left school. I got past it.</p>
<p>I’m “stuck on this” because the school will not let me return and finish my Philosophy degree. </p>
<p>sopranokitty - Again, I’m NOT crazy and will NOT talk to a shrink. </p>
<p>Sdgal2 - Take Modern Philosophy where? How can I do that without enrolling in another degree program?</p>
<p>You people say I “sound like a broken record.” Yet I still keep getting the same “you’re lying” or “talk to a shrink” over and over again. I’m not lying and I’m not going to a shrink. The end.</p>
<p>Why do u keep saying you’re not crazy? Who on here has actually CALLED you crazy? No one. We’ve told you numerous times that seeing a psychiatrist for emotional help, does not in any way, shape, or form make you “crazy”. Maybe I was using the wrong term… Psychologist. I’m not sure if that’s why you thought I was calling you “crazy”?? Or your just confused. </p>
<p>No matter what you’re going to have to go into another degree program to get that philosophy degree; why would you want to go to a school that mistreated you??</p>
<p>@ nobody: did you even READ my post properly at all?! There are different counselors for DIFFERENT PURPOSES. When you are struggling academically, you go see an academic counselor. Academic counselors DO NOT DEAL with personal or private issues. People who go see grief counseling are NOT crazy either–I had to go to grief counseling when my dad passed away, and I’m certain that I wasn’t crazy then. I NEVER SAID ANYTHING about you being crazy, and I NEVER said you should go see a counselor. All I did was tell you about the different kinds of counselors and how the right ones can help you (you being the general you, NOT you personally) instead of alienating you (again, referring to the general you). Counselors are there to listen to you talk about your problems, whatever they may be, from issues at home to issues at school. And just so you know, counselors ARE NOT licensed to deal with crazy people, psychiatrists are.</p>
<p>Something tells me that your reading comprehension needs work if you’re not understanding what people are telling you, and instead believe that they’re saying something entirely different from what they’re actually saying.</p>
<p>Guys, I think it’s safe to say this person is probably a ■■■■■. If they aren’t then they just can’t accept advice or suggestions. In either case there is no use in paying them any attention. Getting worked up and defensive is a pointless waste of time for all involved so it is better to just ignore the OP.</p>
<p>Have you contacted Western Michigan to ask about taking the one course you need to apply to their graduate program? I have taken numerous courses as a non- degree seeking student as has my D. Many schools allow non-matriculating students to take courses. You DO NOT need the undergraduate degree in Philosophy. What was your final GPA at SXU? Have you attempted the GRE yet? Maybe if you took that while you were exploring your other options you would feel you were taking a step forward and could let go of the past?</p>