Posted by Sarah T. on September 12, 2005, at 23:57:28
In reply to Re: I really have to learn to cope, posted by Deneb on September 12, 2005, at 1:30:48
> > > The student counseling centre won't see me. > > I think they are going to refer me to somewhere else.
Perhaps the student counseling services are primarily for problems arising strictly from school-related matters? I don't know, I'm just guessing.
>> Unfortunately I never got into liking exercise much. I think it started in elementary school when I used to throw up every time we had physical education class. > >> I don't know how to swim. :-( It might be fun to learn though. :-)
Does your school offer physical education classes? It sounds as if you have a very busy schedule, so maybe you wouldn't be able to fit a phys. ed. class into your schedule. How about walking fast? Do you have to do a lot of walking in between classes? Do you walk to school, drive or take public transportation? Maybe you can take a swimming class during winter break. How about dancing? Do you like to dance?
> > No, astronomy is only a personal hobby of mine. I'm taking mainly molecular biology, physiology, biochem and organic chem classes. >
Wow! I'm impressed!!! Which organic textbook are you using? And what about your biochem book? Are you using Lehninger or Stryer? I really like the book by Stryer.
> > > Hmmm...yes actually...when I'm immersed in a class I enjoy I concentrate only on the subject discussed. I guess I should attend class as much as I can then! Studying helps me too. I should get started! Classes started on Thurs. Sept. 8th.
>> Deneb> >Perhaps you are closer to your real self when you are able to immerse yourself fully in the subject. When you're able to concentrate well, when you're "in the moment," that is who you are. That is the REAL you. On the other hand, when you have those negative thoughts (or, what you referred to as "disordered" thoughts), maybe that's when you're fighting another version of you, not the real you, but a version that was superimposed on you a long time ago, and it remained there, out of habit.
I'm glad you're taking all those fascinating classes. You're going to learn so much this year. Pretty soon, you'll be explaining biochemistry and physiology concepts to us on the Psychobabble med board. One of the things I like most about science classes is applying what we learn to real-life problems.
If you have time, please let us know about your class work, etc. I'm very interested to hear what texts you're using. I'd like to hear about the lectures and labs, too, but I know you're very busy, so only if you have time.
Sarah
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