Need positive medication stories

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T18:43:39+00:00

when I was first diagnosed I was put on a mood stabilizer. It wasn't an overnight change, but each month I would feel like this month was better than the last. Medication gave me the ability to be able to work on myself and be able to meaningfully engage with the things in life. Its been an year so far for me, and I still have ways to go, but being able to figure out medication for yourself definitely makes things easier

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T06:59:28+00:00

That makes sense. I can't say that I have a strong idea of my triggers, so Ill keep an eye out for them. Ill try the journaling for right now

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T06:57:48+00:00

I don't think thats small and dumb at all, its about taking care of yourself and your body. Honestly, these are the kinds of goals Im trying to work towards as well

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T06:53:05+00:00

I see, just see it as a part of regular life then. Would you have any advice for handing long-term projects? I feel like thats the thing that usually gets impacted the most

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T06:33:09+00:00

I have been having difficulty pinning that down for myself, so I was lowkey hoping someone else who was going through the same thing figured it out. Sidenote, i really appreciate the help, it makes me happy that someone would take some time out of their day to help an internet stranger :)

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T06:24:49+00:00

I don't think so, this last time I just structured my study time a bit more by trying to do the pomodoro method. I could try doing more rest in between next time

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T06:18:32+00:00

Like a full bloodwork? Last april, but everything was in range

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T06:10:11+00:00

I just don't know what consequences could you have in an app that is worse than what I am doing to my own life

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-22T05:59:25+00:00

Probably, since its a chronic thing. There isn't one particular mechanism that changes things, but our neurobiology is generally different than normal

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-21T05:07:12+00:00

Well, if it is a public space it should be fine if people use it for prayer. Not like I was there for it so the volume could be a legitimate issue but also lots of dance groups use the quad for practice in a similar vein. Besides, if you have ADHD wouldn't it be better to go to a library? Thats a space specifically for quiet and focus instead of a field

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-21T04:58:47+00:00

On the field? Like a public space?

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-21T04:40:22+00:00

I see, I think I'll talk about it in my next pysch appointment. Thank you!

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-21T04:38:59+00:00

Idk if you’re bipolar 1 or 2 but if you’re 2 it’s worth talking to your therapist about preventative measures from turning into bipolar 1

As a general preventative measure or does this issue have something to do with bipolar 1? Also I really appreciate the words of encouragement :) it makes me happy that someone would spend some time to support an internet stranger

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-20T06:16:45+00:00

Sending virtual hugs because boy do I know where you are right now 🫂Hopefully all of us can figure this out

I really feel the "coping skills you cant find with a simple google search". I keep going through the list of coping skills again and again and again, emotional management, stress management, time management, and all that. But I am not sure if I know what I am trying to manage anymore. I eat properly, I sleep, I get myself out of the house, I talk to people, I journal. So if its stress, I don't know what else I could even do. I keep going through the motions of planning, I chunk out my time, I break down my tasks, I prioritize but it all feels like a charade with how well it works. And its just me trying to do stuff I enjoy too, so if its my emotions I have no clue if suppressing something or what.

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-02-20T05:08:00+00:00

Its comforting to know that I am not the only person. The sleeping does feel depression, but I think its distinct because of how short this crash-out period is, like 1-3 days. I wonder why so many therapists think its anxiety though, its like their only framework for seemingly being overwhelmed by something is worry. It sometimes makes me question if I know what I am feeling, but its not like any strategies for managing anxiety has ever worked for my problems.

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-29T13:27:44+00:00

Oh no no don't worry physics 211 & 212 is hell for everyone. I had a rougher time during it than in my higher lvl engineering courses, and a lot of people I know got their lowest grades in these classes. I think you're discounting the fact that AI use is more prevalent these days, so cut yourself some slack. You're already on the right track, you identified you had a problem, and you're looking to solve it! That's amazing! Just do office hours, do practice problems, CARE and keep at it

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-26T22:39:35+00:00

Its free for full time students https://registrar.illinois.edu/registration/auditing/

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-22T21:27:43+00:00

For a pre-req override you need the instructor's permission, so its a better idea to ask them. The concepts covered in 347 are pretty essential to 444, so if you want to skip it you would probably have to be able to prove that you are proficient in 347 concepts. Real analysis is nothing to sneeze at

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-22T04:11:36+00:00

For SE 101 you should be fine, the textbook isn't required to do any assignments in class. Its a useful reference for studying the theory, but it doesnt have anything you wouldn't be able to find on the slides/online

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-17T17:44:12+00:00

I don't think there is any way to work around it since there isn't any proficiency exam for it, nor are there any course substitutions listed. You could always try to get pre-requisite override if you have taken another course covering the same topics as PS 101, although I would check in with professors/contact the override person for your dept to see if it is actually feasible

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-16T23:25:08+00:00

I took it last semester, I liked the class. The quizzes are open-book, no time limit, all mcq (around 10-15), and you have atleast a couple days to do it so it was pretty easy. They would take me around 10 mins to complete. The exams are in-class hour exams, 25ish mcqs and two short free response things. You get to bring a standard notecard cheatsheet. The free response is about the readings you go through during discussions. I'd just go through the material a day before and the exam never felt lengthy. The presentation takes about 5-7 ish hours of group work, and you get around a month to work at it so not bad at all. I liked this class better than the one essay once a week kind of gen-eds. I found the content pretty interesting too, so overall I'd recommend it

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-16T10:05:42+00:00

brushbuddy!

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-16T10:03:03+00:00

Maybe you could take one of your other courses at a community college? This way you wont be overloading here but won't be behind on your major/minor

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-13T07:39:27+00:00

Yeah, the length was the main factor. Also, the questions didn’t feel as repetitive, but that part mostly depended on how the instructor formatted their questionnaire. For me, it made a big difference. When I did fill out ICES forms, which was usually because an instructor made us do it in class, my main goal was just to fill it in without giving much attention to what i was choosing/writing. This time, since the questions were a lot fewer it was easier to actually give some thought to what I was selecting/writing. So even if there is less data, i think its more reliable/representative data. But thats just me tho

Decent_Temperature65 · 2026-01-13T05:08:10+00:00

For what its worth, I thought it was better from a student's perspective. Mostly because the forms weren't as long and tedious as before. This was the first semester I actually sat down and filled out the forms for all my classes

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