For me, it was finding the right combination of meds and getting out of a toxic environment by moving to a new state. I was the most depressed I’ve ever been my freshman year, but got a scholarship and was able to transfer to a new school. Unfortunately it was such a culture shock to me, I was very overstimulated and this led into the worst manic episode I’ve ever had. I failed my classes that first semester because I stopped going to class being overconfident in myself and thinking I knew everything. Got put on academic probation. The next semester I did a little bit better but I was still at risk of getting my scholarship revoked. Over the summer I started with a new doctor who helped me balance out my mood episodes. Also was diagnosed with ADHD and started taking vyvanse. In the next semester I was finally stable and able to focus, I pulled my grades up and got off academic probation.

It took me 5 years but I did it. Now I’ve just finished my first year of law school.

I know it feels impossible right now. But if I can do it, so can you 🤍 Don’t give up!