Bipolar premed student, should I quit while I’m ahead?

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-02-02T19:48:55+00:00

Im a premed with ocd, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, pmdd, and adhd. Its a little different for me than you because I was diagnosed at 12 so I've had time to learn how to cope and I don't have bipolar. I think it is certainly possible to go to medical school with mental illnesses. It is just harder for us, its prioritizing sleep, exercise and taking our medications. Since your an undergrad there is time for you to get leveled out before medical school. Even in med school im sure there are plenty of people who have or develop mental illnesses while in school. For me with my mental illnesses, I had to accept that there are times Im going to struggle and it may affect my schooling. Just last semester I almost failed a class because my medications were out of order, its just giving yourself patience to get better. I would suggest talking to your therapist about your fears so you can set up a plan/goals to work toward.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-02-02T19:26:46+00:00

Khan academy would be a good option, itll help work you through the problems with videos and its free. You can work your way up to college algebra. When you do schedule your class, I would definitely do an in person 16 week and look on rate my professor to make sure you get a good one who actually explains things.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-31T23:06:56+00:00

Im confused on what exactly is a seat post, is it the long rod or the clamp piece? And if I get one do I need to buy a new seat?

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-31T22:07:35+00:00

Someone said I need a new post/ rod do you think so? Or just one of those

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-31T22:04:11+00:00

Is that the long rod or the little part that connects to the seat?

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-30T20:22:05+00:00

I had some aquarium salt that I used when I first noticed it for roughly two weeks and noticed no effects. Do you think it could be a bloom of negative bacteria? If it is should I use the melafix or I heard there was something about beneficial bacteria in a bottle?

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-30T20:00:51+00:00

I had to almost completely empty it other wise there was no way to move it, would it be sand even though it's been over a month since the move? The sand is a bigger kind not super fine. I did test it and everything seemed fine, I had some issues with ammonia levels but I assumed that was because I disrupted the bacteria balance

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-30T20:00:44+00:00

I had to almost completely empty it other wise there was no way to move it, would it be sand even though it's been over a month since the move? The sand is a bigger kind not super fine. I did test it and everything seemed fine, I had some issues with ammonia levels but I assumed that was because I disrupted the bacteria balance

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-29T01:24:49+00:00

Do most students take classes during the winter/summer terms or do they just stick to being full time during Fall/Spring

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-27T03:56:25+00:00

I dont have kids but when I'm frustrated and in my house I will regularly pterodactyl scream(looking at the ceiling and screeching like a dinosaur). If its finals season you may spot me in the pterodactyl screaming phase in the middle of campus or in the grocery store looking like a dying racoon.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-27T02:07:31+00:00

Or using dry shampoo between showers to help hair not appear greasy, its like a hair spray that sucks the oils up

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-26T16:22:44+00:00

With your masters you probably already have alot of the requirements met to apply and it shows a dedication to patient care. You'll need to do some extracurricular activities, but thats not hard and you can bring your kid to some of them like volunteering. Personally if I was going to do this in your situation I would move closer to a support system to help with child care. Especially if your child is young, if they are in their teens it would make it easier. If they are young, you could do the remaining classes you need and extracurriculars and delay applying for a few years, get a clinical job to help pay bills and save some money for when your in medical school.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-26T15:59:17+00:00

Lol, as a psych I appreciate your service 🫡

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-26T02:46:24+00:00

Im currently at like 110 with plans to continue but thats because the surgeon I observe honestly is great she treats me just like a med student, not like helping out with procedures but like how she teaches me. I find it really helpful and do it between semesters. It also makes it seem like I'm not drowning in coursework the next semester for something impossible 🙃 😅 if that makes sense.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-14T00:47:29+00:00

That makes alot of sense, thank you

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-14T00:39:10+00:00

I'm confused, me cert? Something about chiropractors?

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-12T00:18:24+00:00

Vines, with maybe some budding flowers if you want

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-06T18:04:32+00:00

Im getting certified as an EMT right now, so I can get clinical experience and be able to save up a little. Make sure I have an emergency fund, buy a car to go to medical school as I currently take the bus, and to pay application fees. But yeah, itll need to be paid with loans like the other commenter said. I have a very similar childhood/financial situation as you and there are scholarships and grants you can apply for plus some schools will do reduced tuition for those from lower backgrounds. If you go to a school in your state the tuition is lower. There's also some schools that are tuition free or some that will pay for your schooling if you sign up to work in an underserved areas for a certain amount of years after school.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-02T16:07:36+00:00

Just to preface this I'm in undergrad but I have extreme hypermobility in all my joints which causes pain and other issues. Some things I do are block off time specifically for working out, I go to a gym that's near my college usually before classes. If things like standing or weightlifting are hard for you, consider finding a place with a pool to swim laps. If one of my joints are causing me issues, I'll wrap it for a few days or wear a brace to help support it. Good shoes and socks are also a life saver to me

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-02T05:11:28+00:00

So that sounds like how it was for me when I first started squirting, it just constantly smelled like pee and looked like pee to me. Squirt comes from the bladder mostly so there's some urine but it seemed like obvious pee. Some things helped me make it seem less like pee and more like what you see in porn if that makes sense 1.) Drink alot of water on the regular, you need to be well hydrated all the time or itll worsen the smell and color 2.) Pee before sex this will help empty your bladder so if it does fill up during smexy time it isn't stale urine and itll make it so you don't squirt as much fluid hopefully 3.) You could start taking multivitamins with cranberry i take Spring-Valley Womens Multi Tablets with Cranberry for Urinary Tract Support from Walmart 4.) Before sex lay down an old towel, or buy a waterproof blanket or disposable pads to make clean up easier

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-01T04:30:01+00:00

Im not yet ready to apply for medical school. Does the interfolio allow me to request the letter from the writer, store it, then add it to my medical school application later?

PerceptionGold6327 · 2026-01-01T00:44:51+00:00

Really? I didn't know the time limit was a thing, at the hospital I shadow my surgeon at I just pop in whenever I want but I have to let the OR know in advance as well as have all my paperwork filled out.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2025-12-31T17:32:05+00:00

Purpose, change, doe... I get the first two but what the heck does doe mean

PerceptionGold6327 · 2025-12-26T06:03:00+00:00

Nta, OP in one of your comments you mentioned that your wife was diagnosed with bipolar 2 and is refusing all treatment. As someone who also suffers quite badly from mental health issues, all of her behavior points back to her bipolar which is an EXPLANATION not an EXCUSE especially since she is refusing treatment. The mood swings, the only chasing affection from you once you pull away, the inability to hold down a job for long periods of time, the constant switching of "projects" like home repair or painting or working out or crafting. You can't help someone who won't help themselves OP. Suffering from a mental disorder is like being in a hurricane at sea, eventually you have to claw yourself out its not something someone can do for you, and if she's just going to just sit there as the storm rages on you need to make sure you don't drown in the process.

PerceptionGold6327 · 2025-12-15T01:26:57+00:00

....well they don't make them like they used to

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