Posted by philyra on November 25, 2006, at 15:50:47
hi everyone,
i had a MDD about 10 years ago. i did a master's degree since that time that was pretty low-key. now i'm in a ph.d. program and have started to struggle again w/ depression and - new for me - anxiety and some preoccupation with losing weight. i'm able to finish my work and i'm doing well in the program, but it's definitely way harder to cope with the pressure than i thought it would be. it's v. hard for me to admit i need a lighter courseload (perfectionist issues) but i'm making an appt with my adviser to see if i can do that in the spring cause i'm starting to recognize being this unhappy isn't worth being in school. and i *do* love school.
i'm in therapy, i take ativan as needed for anxiety (not on an AD right now), i take good care of myself w/ healthy food, exercise, yoga...in other words i feel have the tools i need to take care of myself. i just wanted to hear from anyone else who might be struggling in school w/ a possible relapse and to hear what's helped you.
thanks!
philyra
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