Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 23:04:42
In reply to depression and special consideration, posted by bleeding rose on March 25, 2003, at 16:08:57
Hi, I don't know if you are in high school or college, but I have been in college and have experienced the same thing you talk about here.
I like to get A's, and have gone through school with depression-sometimes bad and sometimes when I was sort of stable. I live in Ca, and yes, almost all schools give help to those who are suffering from a mental illness, or trouble with concentration. I felt embarrassed to tell someone but when I was dropping out, and dropping out, I had to. I took some time off, and went back. It hasn't been easy, but I'm still keepin on.
I'm hoping that if you ask for hep, you may be successful:-) I don't think it would make any difference to your grade as by law, no one can discriminate against a mental illness, especially schools. after all, if you do the work, get a passing grade, then what can they say? Oh you did great but your menatlly ill so I will fail you-highly doubtful
:-) You go!!!!Just some thoughts.........
kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------at the moment i am studying for A levels, which are proving to be pretty difficult since depression seems to take away any concentration and motivation you may have...i know illnesses such as glandular fever etc give people special consideration in exams, but does depression? and if so, would it actually make any difference to my overall grade, or just cause more hassle having to talk to my school about it? can anyone help/let me know :s?
poster:Krissy P
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