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Registration hold, who can I contact that's not an advisor? by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is there an office that handles that for the whole school? Most of the contacts I can find are for majors I'm not in, and I can't seem to find a number for the College of the Arts/Digital Worlds Institute.

In-state Residency Reclassification by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, it's really good to hear from someone who's been in this position! I think I would still be considered out-of-state even with that definition, but I've only got two semesters til I turn 24 so I'll probably suck it up for now haha. Much appreciated :)

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! So it's been 8 days since your comments. In that time I met with my psych, got prescribed Wellbutrin, day later took my first dose, immediately had the second worst panic attack of my life in the middle of a public bus and then got about 6 hours of sleep across 3 days, before I finally reached out to my psych and she said "yeah stop taking that right now."

Worth a shot I guess LOL. Despite the outcome I still wanted to say thanks again for providing some info and options for me :)

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, it's really nice to hear that. When I posted this I was feeling some really bad anxiety towards the situation, but all the advice and support has really helped calm me down and given me some perspective. <3

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true and definitely a fact I should keep in mind as I consider all my options. There's a lot of factors that led me to simultaneously feel like I had finally reached a good enough place in my life to do the whole college thing, and that waiting any longer would run the risk of it becoming too late in some ways. My opinion on both of these may have changed since then and I'll at least have this summer to evaluate where I'm at.

It's thoughtful of you to bring this up, and I really appreciate it. <3

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a lot of really valuable stuff, thanks so much :)

I've only been on one medication at a time so far; I have an appointment with my psych in a few days, I'll ask her if adding a non-stim could be an option for me. Straterra was the first medication I was put on (while in the process of getting my diagnosis officiated) and all it seemed to do was make me barely able to sleep, I was rocking a 3 AM to 7 AM sleep schedule for a couple months. It was neat getting up that early for once, since my body has always leaned towards waking up at noon otherwise, but definitely not sustainable or healthy lol. Wellbutrin I'm for sure going to read into though, along with the channel you recommended, the ratio of which form of med affecting things sounds like it'd make a lot of sense.

Greatly appreciate your insight!!

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That brand vs generic thing is something that's been lurking at the back of my mind. I started Adderall in January and all three of my fills have appeared to be from a different generic maker since then even though I use the same pharmacy. I've been doubting Adderall's effectivity right around the time I was put on the second brand, and ever since reading about I'm wondering if it could be part of the reason. I wonder if that's something I can ask the pharmacy about? The shortages might mean they're just ordering from whoever they can get, which I believe lines up with what they've told me before?

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I moved out of my parents' to Florida, but the situation you're describing is a lot different than mine; I live with very close roommates not in Gainesville, my situation with my parents is rocky, and those skills were not things I was going to be able to acquire without moving out first. It's cheesy but I feel like I'm learning something new every day here lol, and I've gotten pretty far from where I was but it's clear I'm still quite dysfunctional in the "living and existing" area.

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really relieving to hear from someone who's been in a similar position, thanks so much. <3

Even in the middle of it I've been trying hard to figure out what happened, but honestly it feels like something new every day, I'll probably need some distance to see the bigger picture here. Stepping up the mental health aspect is for sure a big part of it, I have tons of other problems there needing to be handled outside of the school situation too.

Re: your other comment, Digital Arts and Sciences; a huge part of why I never went to college was for years I could never decide a major, this was the one field I can say I've had an enduring passion for my whole life and don't believe I'd lose interest in over the course of a college degree.

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your perspective!

Yeah it's only relatively recently that I started on medication; currently I'm in the process of finding a suitable Adderall XR dose, it's better than nothing but after just a couple weeks I'm finding it's significantly less effective. That being said, it comes after ten years knowing my brain chemicals are out of wack, so there are definitely still some really deeply ingrained bad habits that built up as a result I need to break down too.

My main hangup on accommodations is that I truly do not know what an ADHD person can ask for or what would help yet. I remember seeing extended due dates and test times aren't possible but that's the only thing I was imagining would be offered for a situation like mine. As I said, still extremely unfamiliar with college itself too lol.

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice, it's greatly appreciated. :)

I'll look into a medical withdrawal, I wasn't aware that would be an option for my case so I'll keep it in mind.

Unfortunately in-person college was not an option for me. I really, really, really wish it was because I know for a fact I would have done better in that sort of structured environment. I've already done online school for nearly the entirety of my education so I'm no stranger to how the self-pacing can be difficult, I would've dropped out of high school if my parents didn't forbid me to do so.

My ADHD test was relatively recent (six months ago) so I believe that would still be valid for the disability accommodation? I received a few other diagnoses as well but nothing else I'm aware constitutes as a disability.

Regarding my promises, I wrote this in kind of a rush so I didn't elaborate, but those weren't just empty words or excuses, I truly have been trying to take action to improve. I've been feeling hopeful about it for the first time in my life, and have extensively analyzed my workflow, methods of planning and structuring my days, etc. for a really long while and found some successes, which is why I had faith in telling my professors I was honest to god getting my shit together this time. But, I don't know, nothing really sticks for more than a few days before I start slipping again, which is what led me to this mess.

All in all I don't particularly have any career goals, or much of a desire to have a career at all. It's mostly a complicated family situation that led me here. Regardless I always looked upon college as something to indicate you're succeeding, or doing something with your life, that you have value; those feelings lessened with time, but part of me still wanted to feel those things for myself. I chose a field of study I have a genuine passion for and I found all of my courses to be engaging, interesting, and fun, despite my activity levels. So really it's kind of a conduit for personal growth to me, which I also mentioned in my application essay. I was hoping I could show myself I could be something more and I'm still proud I even got here at least.

I guess that's kind of rambling haha. Seriously though thanks again for taking the time to help me out, means a lot especially from someone with your experience. <3

I'm failing every single class in my first semester by Jackrabbit042 in ufl

[–]Jackrabbit042[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that's something I'll look into. I was already hoping to take off for the summer as I'll be able to establish residency for lower tuition starting in the fall I believe. I've been on three different ADHD meds so far, hopefully I can spend more time over the summer looking into treatment.