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Posted by gardenergirl on March 21, 2005, at 15:49:46
In reply to I sound really awful right now...., posted by rainbowbrite on March 21, 2005, at 15:37:42
I wish I could help more. And you know what? You are right. On other boards, your ID shows up ready for Babble mail. I wonder what's up with this board. Weird.
Just keep on plodding along. And do talk to your profs if you think it can help. Incompletes aren't that bad, but you DO have to finish them.
((((rain))))
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 21, 2005, at 20:24:51
In reply to Re: I sound really awful right now.... » rainbowbrite, posted by gardenergirl on March 21, 2005, at 15:49:46
Thanks gg
I was actually thinking of withdrawing, Ive never had an incomplete before...how does it work, do you get the work in at your own pace or something?
Posted by tkmphd on March 21, 2005, at 20:50:48
In reply to Re: I sound really awful right now.... » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on March 21, 2005, at 20:24:51
i am teaching undergraduates at the moment, and i have had students that have provided me with documentation, as gg was mentioning, that will buy you some time w/ professors.
can you throw yourself on the mercy of the health center? how big is your campus? is there a counselling center there? if not, go to your health services center and try to see a regular doc and fill them in on what is going on. they can provide documentation that you are being treated for a medical condition (they'll keep it vague) and that you need extra time to complete some assignments.
some professors will offer incompletes. an incomplete at our school shows up as an 'i' on your transcript and you have a year to complete the coursework. if you do not complete the coursework after a year, the grade will automatically turn into an F. a year is awhile though, you can do it!! some professors might give you some extra time w/ assignments if that is all you think you need.
i had a student w/ some anxiety issues that she spoke to me about. she had the medical center go through the student disabilities office and they communicated with her professors.
i would say that you should throw yourself on the mercy of the health services or the counseling center at school. universities are equipped to handle this kind of thing, believe me, i've used them at every school i've ever been to. i promise that you are not the first person they are seeing in this same situation.
you will get through it.
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 21, 2005, at 23:06:18
In reply to Re: I sound really awful right now...., posted by tkmphd on March 21, 2005, at 20:50:48
I did end up speaking to someone about it today to no avail. I hate making a big deal about things, but i will look into an incomplete. I think I have overused what is available to me this term, this is why I am more panicky than I normally would be. I hate crying in front of people and this is what it will come down to. I hope you are right about not being the only one, it definatley feels like I am the only one there who is like this.
Can someone explain to me what is happening, why am I having problems forming sentances? I look and I read and then I can't do anything else because what I read doesn't make sense and writing seems impossible? HOw can stress be doing this much cognitive damage?
Thanks
Posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 4:18:06
In reply to Re: I need a miracle..... » alexandra_k, posted by rainbowbrite on March 21, 2005, at 8:14:10
> OMG ALEX LMAO I was reading that in a small window and I was getting so excited, I almost didn't see that warning LOL I was just going to jump right to google.
>
> HAHAHAOh. Yes, do go to google and have a look.
I just meant don't you dare keep loading the page to find an appropriate essay to submit.It is a random essay generator.
It is a sort of joke at 'postmodernism'. The idea is that while the randomly generated sentances are syntactically correct they don't actually mean a hell of a lot...
But if you keep reloading the page...
Generating random essay after random essay...
Something sensible and appropriate may be generated eventually.
If a million monkeys typed for a million years and all that...
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 8:32:46
In reply to Re: I need a miracle..... » rainbowbrite, posted by alexandra_k on March 22, 2005, at 4:18:06
> Oh. Yes, do go to google and have a look.
> I just meant don't you dare keep loading the page to find an appropriate essay to submit.
I think I will! Anything I find will be better tahn what is in my head currently.> It is a random essay generator.
cool
>
> It is a sort of joke at 'postmodernism'. The idea is that while the randomly generated sentances are syntactically correct they don't actually mean a hell of a lot...
OH haha I see. But still I bet I could find something better than what I can do right now.> But if you keep reloading the page...
> Generating random essay after random essay...
> Something sensible and appropriate may be generated eventually.
> If a million monkeys typed for a million years and all that...I am on a mission now! I see monkeys flying so you never know
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 13:55:58
In reply to Re: I need a miracle..... » alexandra_k, posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 8:32:46
I guess Im posting becasue I am hoping for a miracle of some kind and if I don't let it out anywhere where will the miracle come from? I just feel so alone right now, things are not working in my favor (I am trying) and it is hard to manage it all right now. I can't even take notes during lectures anymore. I am trying to build the strength to go to someone higher about this but Im so embarassed and truely hoping I will pull through this.
overwhelmed rain
Posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2005, at 15:35:37
In reply to Re: I need a miracle....., posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 13:55:58
Rain,
I think you need to look at what non-miracle options you have. Truly, you will find relief once you take some active steps. And even just taking some pro-active steps, like talking to your profs or the counseling center will bring you some emotional relief. I can almost guarantee it.I hate to say it, but there are very few miracles. And your chances are better at the lottery, frankly.
Can you try to get an appt. with someone at one of the centers? The sooner you do it, the more time you will have to implement whatever plans they help you work ou.
You can do this. Even if you feel like you have burned out your resources, if you are sincere in desiring help, and you work WITH them to work out a plan and to implement it, I can't imagine them not helping. If they don't want to help you, you just call me, and I'll come over and kick them in the shins. 'k?
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2005, at 15:38:27
In reply to Re: I need a miracle....., posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 13:55:58
And let me just add that I have worked with lots of students in your situation. You are not the only one who has had a crash like this. And actually, it's not uncommon for this to happen as it gets closer to the end of a semester, the end of a year, or the end of an academic career.
I know I have lots of resources available to help the undergrads and grad students I work with. I'm sure I have a doppelganger over there. In fact, I bet she's nicer and maybe even doesn't have depression. Maybe she's even finished her dissertation, who knows?
(((((rain)))))
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 15:57:15
In reply to Re: I need a miracle....., posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2005, at 15:38:27
>And let me just add that I have worked with lots of students in your situation. You are not the only one who has had a crash like this. And actually, it's not uncommon for this to happen as it gets closer to the end of a semester, the end of a year, or the end of an academic career.
thanks, it really does feel very isolating.
>I know I have lots of resources available to help the undergrads and grad students I work with. I'm sure I have a doppelganger over there. In fact, I bet she's nicer and maybe even doesn't have depression. Maybe she's even finished her dissertation, who knows?
(((((rain)))))
gg
Maybe, I just cant find her if she does exist.Thanks so much for being here :-)
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 16:03:01
In reply to Re: I need a miracle..... » rainbowbrite, posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2005, at 15:35:37
I sent you a babble mail becaue I am not able to be that clear here sometimes and it explains a little better, (and Im desparate) but honestly I don't know if I am digging my grave or if soemone is helping me dig? It explains why I need a miracle I guess. OH maybe Im just nuts...and please do tell me if you think I am.
I don't know,
but the shin kick I will hold you too :-)thanks again
Posted by gardenergirl on March 27, 2005, at 0:06:24
In reply to Re: I need a miracle..... » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on March 22, 2005, at 16:03:01
You still hanging in there? Pushing through til the end?
You can do it! You've got the Babble cheer squad behind you!
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 27, 2005, at 15:37:30
In reply to How's that miracle working? » rainbowbrite, posted by gardenergirl on March 27, 2005, at 0:06:24
> You still hanging in there?
Im still hanging :-P
Pushing through til the end?
Trying really really hard to :)
> You can do it! You've got the Babble cheer squad behind you!
>
> ggAww thanks, I need the cheer squad :-)
Im trudging along just a little stumped right now, but hopefully a couple of glasses of wine at dinner will help me to accomplish my goal tonight (alright lol not my goal but a part of it)HAppy Easter!
rain
Posted by alexandra_k on March 27, 2005, at 17:08:04
In reply to Re: How's that miracle working? » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on March 27, 2005, at 15:37:30
YOU WILL GET THERE!!!
(I am cheering too)
:-)
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 27, 2005, at 18:00:12
In reply to Re: How's that miracle working?, posted by alexandra_k on March 27, 2005, at 17:08:04
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 28, 2005, at 9:40:33
In reply to Re: How's that miracle working? » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on March 27, 2005, at 15:37:30
what a relief! I feel so much better about this
Thanks!!
I really didn't think it was possible
Posted by alexandra_k on March 28, 2005, at 15:48:15
In reply to made a dent and its getting bigger..., posted by rainbowbrite on March 28, 2005, at 9:40:33
You will get there.
Posted by gardenergirl on March 28, 2005, at 22:02:39
In reply to Re: Well done :-) » rainbowbrite, posted by alexandra_k on March 28, 2005, at 15:48:15
Good job! Go rain, go!
Shakes her p*m p*ms, then performs backflip into splits without once showing her bloomers....
(and that's what is so fun about a virtual environment)
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 29, 2005, at 0:50:05
In reply to Re: Well done :-), posted by gardenergirl on March 28, 2005, at 22:02:39
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 29, 2005, at 7:53:02
In reply to :-) LOL (nm) » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on March 29, 2005, at 0:50:05
just reminding myself lol
Posted by gardenergirl on March 29, 2005, at 21:22:25
In reply to tick tock ..tick tock ..tick tock ..tick tock....., posted by rainbowbrite on March 29, 2005, at 7:53:02
Keep plugging away...
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 29, 2005, at 22:06:50
In reply to tick tock ..tick tock ..tick tock ..tick tock....., posted by rainbowbrite on March 29, 2005, at 7:53:02
Its finished!!! Its over, until the next time lol I feel like a boulder has been released off my chest. (inhales deeply) I feel like a new person! Revived, relaxed once again... :-P
I want to go back to kindergarden.... I like finger painting...and sand boxes....and barbies....and barbie shoes....and ken.....and kartwheels ......and skipping....and playing dressup...and my little ponies :-)....ohhh and playdoh, and make-belive.....and dolls......and LEGO!.....and......oh oh i almost forgot.... NO RESPONSIBILITY!!! I haven't found a program at school that caters to this yet.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE INSTITUTIONS?!?!!?!?!?
Thanks for all the support!
rain the brain :S (NOT)
Posted by gardenergirl on March 30, 2005, at 2:21:36
In reply to shrinky dinks...lol remember them??? lol, posted by rainbowbrite on March 29, 2005, at 22:06:50
I do remember them!
Congratulations! Hip hip hooray!
Shoot, now what can I do to top the backflip into the splits? Hmmm, I toast you.
Good job. Take a well deserved rest. And then....
sigh, and then you know what.
But enjoy your success, and tell me what the prof says when you turn it in.
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 1, 2005, at 16:38:09
In reply to Re: shrinky dinks...lol remember them??? lol » rainbowbrite, posted by gardenergirl on March 30, 2005, at 2:21:36
I dont recall if I ever told you, but I got an A on that paper :-)
Who ever would have thought it possible :0
Oh and what satisfaction I got just to prove that prof wrong.
Posted by gardenergirl on May 2, 2005, at 0:27:01
In reply to update » gardenergirl, posted by rainbowbrite on May 1, 2005, at 16:38:09
Good for you! I knew you could do it.
gg
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