academic struggles

i’m a 27-year old working in med tech and i like my job, so much so that i’ve been inspired to go back to school (i didn’t go to college after high school) and get at LEAST my associate in engineering. however, between my struggles with OCD, anxiety, depression, and working full-time, i’m having such a hard time with my academics, especially math. i’ve always needed more time than others with math. i feel completely defeated and i’m holding onto my last bit of determination to not throw the towel in. does anyone else feel crushed by things that seem to come so naturally to others? it’s even worse when i ask someone for help and they make somewhat discouraging comments because i can’t understand their line of thinking even after a couple of explanations. i don’t know anyone like me in real life who has these mental health struggles that had a success story. i want to be that person but it is SO hard.

Anonymous

Date posted: 4d

I totally feel you but remain encouraged ! You truly can do it, it may look different from other people but you can. As someone who struggled with math (adhd) repetition is my best friend, not sure if that will help you but :)

Anonymous

Date posted: 4d

I totally get you. I’m a college student as well and it’s certainly tough. I don’t even work full time either. Also what math are you taking out of curiosity?

goosierooroo

Date posted: 4d

@Anonymous i’m taking pre-calculus trigonometry right now 😭 it’s so difficult for me! i will say, khan academy is a total lifesaver for studying but the tests are like a different language to me.

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

@goosierooroo OHHH that’s not fun! 😭😭😭 I took that one and I’m in calc 1 rn 😵‍💫I totally feel your pain.

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

@goosierooroo Honestly tho those classes and even like you said, normal life stuff, is hard enough on its own. But then add ocd into the picture and it becomes even worse. I really get that. Keep persevering tho, you’re doing so good and you got this!

Grizzz

Date posted: 4d

I’m 26 and I’m going through AMT school (aviation mechanic technician) right now and I’m a father of two beautiful kids and such a awesome wife! But I go to school 8 hours a day and have to work so I’m rarely home. Now I have this OCD thing where I think about hurting my family… or the fear of going crazy… and it’s rough so I just hope you know that you’re not alone in this battle and that I am so sorry.

leonawubs

Date posted: Yesterday

I got my bachelors in psychology, then found out about my OCD diagnosis, went on with my life suffering and working in the field and decided to go and get my masters degree in computer science through a graduate certificate. I’ve never been the smartest in math and I had never coded anything in my life, but I took the leap of faith and now I’m 8 months from graduating! It’s definitely a struggle and I constantly CONSTANTLY feel behind, but you have to remember, no one just knows this stuff right off the bat, and there will always be someone who can grasp concepts quicker, you just have to be patient, practice, and keep trying no matter how many times it takes. Harvard posts all kinds of free classes on youtube, I highly recommend looking at those if you feel like you’re struggling. start with the fundamentals, learn the absolute basics, work your way up. you got this

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