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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I am really not doing so well & I am struggling. I can't seem to function too well atm. I am shutting down. I saw my psych today, and she doesn't think doing exercise science is going to be good choice to study because there is not much work available in this field.
I am not able to articulate too well, what is happening for me. I am just exhasuted and scared and alone.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Mazarita Thank you for your message. I have studied in the past and I have degree in education & public health. I finished my public health degree in 2012 and I have not been able to work because of my depression and renal problem. I am hestistant to study because it may make my depression worse because I don't handle stress too well. I think I have done enough study and I just want to get myself sorted and don't know how to do this.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I am just very depressed and can't get past it @Zoe7
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
@oceangirl, congrats on your previous studies and achievements, it's great you have that as a foundation. I haven't worked or studied for almost 10 years now due to bipolar and crohns disease. I may never do either of these again. Most of the time these days I'm fairly content, even though still pretty dysfunctional by normal standards. I really understand what you say about being concerned that study or work may bring on relapse. I think it is a real consideration. Are you currently enrolled in this new course? Or is it still something you are thinking of doing in the future?
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Zoe7
I am struggling after seeing my psych today -I tend to overthink quite a bit
I am glad to hear you are ok. Thanks for listening and reaching out to me zoe (a)
I am struggling with fitting in anywhere and not feeling confident and I feel very much alone in most things I do, and I am finding it so exhausting.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@oceangirl A long time ago (well it seems like it now) I was sent a song that made me feel like I belonged somewhere and that someone really cared about me - I'm giving that to you now! I think you already know the song!!! Fire and Flood - listen to it - it comes from my heart to yours now
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Former-Member That's a good idea. I am volunteering at a zoo atm (park guide). I am mainly doing this type of volunteering because it requires a lot of people skills and communication and I think it will help give me some confidence and real life skills for the workforce. But I might look at doing some more public health volunteer work (chronic diseases)- do you know what might be a good area to find some volunteer work? I think I read that you are studying public health how long do you have to go?
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
I am in Queensland (Gold Coast)
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