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    Been Through A Lot: Our beautiful little girl got a new brother recently. She’s been through a lot but I’m so proud of how she’s handling it
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: Our beautiful little girl got a new brother recently. She’s been through a lot but I’m so proud of how she’s handling it
                
            

            
            
Our beautiful little girl got a new brother recently. She’s been through a lot but I’m so proud of how she’s handling it

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: He's been through a lot but my brave boy turns 5 today. So proud of him
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: He's been through a lot but my brave boy turns 5 today. So proud of him
                
            

            
            
He's been through a lot but my brave boy turns 5 today. So proud of him

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: My classic refrigerator sure's been through a lot
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: My classic refrigerator sure's been through a lot
                
            

            
            
My classic refrigerator sure's been through a lot

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: I've been through a lot of memes recently but this one is head and shoulders above the rest
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: I've been through a lot of memes recently but this one is head and shoulders above the rest
                
            

            
            
I've been through a lot of memes recently but this one is head and shoulders above the rest

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: I just lost my best friend... i will miss you my friend Obsidian Edge, you and I have been through a lot.....
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: I just lost my best friend... i will miss you my friend Obsidian Edge, you and I have been through a lot.....
                
            

            
            
I just lost my best friend... i will miss you my friend Obsidian Edge, you and I have been through a lot.....

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: One Piece and JoJo have been through a lot together
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: One Piece and JoJo have been through a lot together
                
            

            
            
One Piece and JoJo have been through a lot together

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: People gush ober domesticated cats all the times.here a cute pregnant street cat that's been through a lot, ain't she a beauty?
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: People gush ober domesticated cats all the times.here a cute pregnant street cat that's been through a lot, ain't she a beauty?
                
            

            
            
People gush ober domesticated cats all the times.here a cute pregnant street cat that's been through a lot, ain't she a beauty?

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: Two peas in a pod. They’ve been through a lot together.
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: Two peas in a pod. They’ve been through a lot together.
                
            

            
            
Two peas in a pod. They’ve been through a lot together.

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: I've been through a lot of devastating times in my life, and, I gotta admit that this moment, was not far off those. F. *wipes tears*
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: I've been through a lot of devastating times in my life, and, I gotta admit that this moment, was not far off those. F. *wipes tears*
                
            

            
            
I've been through a lot of devastating times in my life, and, I gotta admit that this moment, was not far off those. F. *wipes tears*

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: My husband and I have been through a lot in the past 8 years. Tonight we are enjoying our first fire in our first home. I feel wholesome as shit rn.
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: My husband and I have been through a lot in the past 8 years. Tonight we are enjoying our first fire in our first home. I feel wholesome as shit rn.
                
            

            
            
My husband and I have been through a lot in the past 8 years. Tonight we are enjoying our first fire in our first home. I feel wholesome...

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: 10:48
 whitehouse.gov
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 Democ
 scheme-
 our
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 l have to live with it,
 egregious con
 Even worse than
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 is meant in a negative sense.
 not I!
 Your first claim, “Abuse of Power," is a completely disingenuous, meritless, and baseless
 invention of your imagination. You know that I had a totally innocent conversation with the
 President of Ukraine. I then had a second conversation that has been misquoted,
 mischaracterized, and fraudulently misrepresented. Fortunately, there was a transcript of the
 conversation taken, and you know from the transcript (which was immediately made available)
 that the paragraph in question was perfect. I said to President Zelensky: "I would like you to do
 us a favor, though, because our country has been through a lot and Ukraine knows a lot about it."
 I said do us a favor, not me, and our country, not a campaign. I then mentioned the Attorney
 General of the United States. Every time I talk with a foreign leader, I put America's interests
 first, just as I did with President Zelensky.
 You are turning a policy disagreement between two branches of government into an impeachable
 offense-it is no more legitimate than the Executive Branch charging members of Congress with
 crimes for the lawful exercise of legislative power.
 You know full well that Vice President Biden used his office and $1 billion dollars of U.S. aid
 money to coerce Ukraine into firing the prosecutor who was digging into the company paying his
 son millions of dollars. You know this because Biden bragged about it on video. Biden openly
 stated: "I said, 'T'm telling you, you're not getting the billion dollars'...I looked at them and
 said: I'm leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you're not getting the money.'
 Well, son of a bitch. He got fired." Even Joe Biden admitted just days ago in an interview with
 NPR that it “looked bad." Now you are trying to impeach me by falsely accusing me of doing
 what Joe Biden has admitted he actually did.
Highlight of my day
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: 10:48
 whitehouse.gov
 brea
 Democ
 scheme-
 our
 build.
 an by
 ot true, unless it
 l have to live with it,
 egregious con
 Even worse than
 continually saying “T
 is meant in a negative sense.
 not I!
 Your first claim, “Abuse of Power," is a completely disingenuous, meritless, and baseless
 invention of your imagination. You know that I had a totally innocent conversation with the
 President of Ukraine. I then had a second conversation that has been misquoted,
 mischaracterized, and fraudulently misrepresented. Fortunately, there was a transcript of the
 conversation taken, and you know from the transcript (which was immediately made available)
 that the paragraph in question was perfect. I said to President Zelensky: "I would like you to do
 us a favor, though, because our country has been through a lot and Ukraine knows a lot about it."
 I said do us a favor, not me, and our country, not a campaign. I then mentioned the Attorney
 General of the United States. Every time I talk with a foreign leader, I put America's interests
 first, just as I did with President Zelensky.
 You are turning a policy disagreement between two branches of government into an impeachable
 offense-it is no more legitimate than the Executive Branch charging members of Congress with
 crimes for the lawful exercise of legislative power.
 You know full well that Vice President Biden used his office and $1 billion dollars of U.S. aid
 money to coerce Ukraine into firing the prosecutor who was digging into the company paying his
 son millions of dollars. You know this because Biden bragged about it on video. Biden openly
 stated: "I said, 'T'm telling you, you're not getting the billion dollars'...I looked at them and
 said: I'm leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you're not getting the money.'
 Well, son of a bitch. He got fired." Even Joe Biden admitted just days ago in an interview with
 NPR that it “looked bad." Now you are trying to impeach me by falsely accusing me of doing
 what Joe Biden has admitted he actually did.
Highlight of my day
                
            

            
            
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    Been Through A Lot: This little fighter at my local rescue has been through a lot
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: This little fighter at my local rescue has been through a lot
                
            

            
            
This little fighter at my local rescue has been through a lot

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: This is the man that asked if Toga is from Fullmetal Alchemist... but I undestand, look at his confused expression. He is been through a lot :'(
    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: This is the man that asked if Toga is from Fullmetal Alchemist... but I undestand, look at his confused expression. He is been through a lot :'(
                
            

            
            
This is the man that asked if Toga is from Fullmetal Alchemist... but I undestand, look at his confused expression. He is been through a...

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







    Been Through A Lot: Meet
 Chad explainshis
 troubled past in his
 Tinder" profile.
 Edit Info
 Chad,
 Heisvery honest
 about his history of
 Child Rape.
 ANIKEPROM
 Chad, 29
 O KidsR'Us
 Sup im Chad u dont like me 2 bad.things u
 should know bout me cus ull see the ankle
 monitor.im a convicted child rapist/molestor. its in
 my past.made some mistakes but workin each
 day to fix em.lookin for fun, longer stuff is
 cool.but cant be around in a month cause i have
 to go back to jail for stupid thing between me n
 Will he get matches?
 my ex, she is overreacting about a few slaps i
 gave her a year ago. hmu.aint that bad srsly.
 Will he find love?
 You matched with
 Hi!
 ya
 uh hey
 i said ya
 Also read my profile and get back to me u prob didnt even do that
 kk
 32
 read it. that for real or joke or what??.
 its real, it was only 1 kid, he was 8 and in my mind it felt consentual but its over now and im tryin to move on
 Wow not rly sure what to say.. i guess its cool how youre bein honbest about it though..
 Yep. So what are u doing right about now. Anything cool
 Ugh just bored. bored and on tinder lookin for fun and stuff, yourself?
 Are you from
 Ya
 Type a message...
 SEND
 UNMATCH
 GIF
 REPORT
 You matched with
 Aaaaaand we matched
 Hiya ee
 if you didnt read my profile already, check it out, explains why i wear an ankle monitor, which youll probly see when my
 clothes are off
 EWWW wtf that serious,?
 Lol
 28
 yes, its serious. and its in the past, take it or leave it.
 I'm speechless.. How old was the kid?
 Two and a half.
 That's super fucked up man. Honestly would just rather stop talking about it
 Is that ok? I didn't say I was done talking to you about other stuff SO
 Ya np
 I dont rape anymore its cool
 GIF Type a message...
 SEND
 REPORT
 UNMATCH
 You matched with
 Hey there
 doesnt even matter what i say does it
 Huh?
 look
 just read my profile, see what i did, then brush it aside so we can go ahead and smash already. mkay
 So your plan here is to boss me around and expct me to do everything you say because why?
 23
 forget it
 You give up easy don't you
 whatev
 Calm down silly, I DID READ YOUR PROFILE. can we move on now?
 and there it is. ffs.
 What??
 forget it
 GIF Type a message.
 SEND
 UNMATCH
 REPORT
 You matched with
 Your photos just made my day.
 ok
 Ok to you too jeez dont like compliments do we? e e 9
 lol ur good. make sure u read my profile though. srsly
 Yes I read it, and yes im ok with it long as you are a different person. We all make mistakes.
 sweet, not everyone thinks like that, some people think its terrible to molest kids and that i should be killed, and the little boy
 was 6 so it wasnt a baby or anything. what areyou up to tho?
 Well it sounds like you've been through a lot and learned your lesson. Right now I'm cooking dinner, and you?
 horny af
 Haha! you're kind of blunt aren't you? e
 so u live close to
 or what?
 I'm about
 minutes away actually
 SEND
 GIF Type a message.
 UNMATCH
 REPORT
 27
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                Been Through A Lot: Meet
 Chad explainshis
 troubled past in his
 Tinder" profile.
 Edit Info
 Chad,
 Heisvery honest
 about his history of
 Child Rape.
 ANIKEPROM
 Chad, 29
 O KidsR'Us
 Sup im Chad u dont like me 2 bad.things u
 should know bout me cus ull see the ankle
 monitor.im a convicted child rapist/molestor. its in
 my past.made some mistakes but workin each
 day to fix em.lookin for fun, longer stuff is
 cool.but cant be around in a month cause i have
 to go back to jail for stupid thing between me n
 Will he get matches?
 my ex, she is overreacting about a few slaps i
 gave her a year ago. hmu.aint that bad srsly.
 Will he find love?
 You matched with
 Hi!
 ya
 uh hey
 i said ya
 Also read my profile and get back to me u prob didnt even do that
 kk
 32
 read it. that for real or joke or what??.
 its real, it was only 1 kid, he was 8 and in my mind it felt consentual but its over now and im tryin to move on
 Wow not rly sure what to say.. i guess its cool how youre bein honbest about it though..
 Yep. So what are u doing right about now. Anything cool
 Ugh just bored. bored and on tinder lookin for fun and stuff, yourself?
 Are you from
 Ya
 Type a message...
 SEND
 UNMATCH
 GIF
 REPORT
 You matched with
 Aaaaaand we matched
 Hiya ee
 if you didnt read my profile already, check it out, explains why i wear an ankle monitor, which youll probly see when my
 clothes are off
 EWWW wtf that serious,?
 Lol
 28
 yes, its serious. and its in the past, take it or leave it.
 I'm speechless.. How old was the kid?
 Two and a half.
 That's super fucked up man. Honestly would just rather stop talking about it
 Is that ok? I didn't say I was done talking to you about other stuff SO
 Ya np
 I dont rape anymore its cool
 GIF Type a message...
 SEND
 REPORT
 UNMATCH
 You matched with
 Hey there
 doesnt even matter what i say does it
 Huh?
 look
 just read my profile, see what i did, then brush it aside so we can go ahead and smash already. mkay
 So your plan here is to boss me around and expct me to do everything you say because why?
 23
 forget it
 You give up easy don't you
 whatev
 Calm down silly, I DID READ YOUR PROFILE. can we move on now?
 and there it is. ffs.
 What??
 forget it
 GIF Type a message.
 SEND
 UNMATCH
 REPORT
 You matched with
 Your photos just made my day.
 ok
 Ok to you too jeez dont like compliments do we? e e 9
 lol ur good. make sure u read my profile though. srsly
 Yes I read it, and yes im ok with it long as you are a different person. We all make mistakes.
 sweet, not everyone thinks like that, some people think its terrible to molest kids and that i should be killed, and the little boy
 was 6 so it wasnt a baby or anything. what areyou up to tho?
 Well it sounds like you've been through a lot and learned your lesson. Right now I'm cooking dinner, and you?
 horny af
 Haha! you're kind of blunt aren't you? e
 so u live close to
 or what?
 I'm about
 minutes away actually
 SEND
 GIF Type a message.
 UNMATCH
 REPORT
 27
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    Been Through A Lot: Saving Your Grades From
 A Mental Health Crisis
 What To Do Before, During, And After
 by SmartStudy.tumblr.com

 IF YOUR GRADES ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER
 CONTACT YOUR TEACHERS
 This should be the first thing you do when you realise you're in crisis. Email them, and explain your
 situation in short, professional terms. You do not have to include details about your condition. "I have
 a mental health condition" should suffice as to the nature of the issue.
 Tell them that you are going to arrange to see a medical professional as soon as possible, and ask what
 process you should go through to defer/get an extension on assessment, and if they can help you in
 any way.
 Other people you may have to contact or CC in the email (depending on your school):
 University
 High School
 Head of House
 Class Coordinator
 Faculty/School Admin
 Disability Advisor
 Grade Coordinator
 Head of Department
 Academic Admin
 Counsellor
 School Counsellor
 Student Advocate
 BOOK A DOCTOR/THERAPIST APPOINTMENT ASAP
 This will be the person who can vouch for you the most. It's best if you have seen them before and
 they know you. If you can't get an appointment within a few days, call them and email them (if you
 haven't seen them before this will not work). Make sure to check out what counselling your university
 or school offers.
 During this appointment, the priority is to make a plan to get you back on your feet. This effort will
 not be useful if you stay a mess. Once you've figured that out, get two things from this person. One is
 a medical certificate/letter stating that you have, in fact, been going through this crisis. Second is a
 letter that describes the nature of the crisis, what treatment you're going through, and which people
 to contact (psychiatrists, etc.) who can vouch for this.
 Note: The reason I say to get two letters is because there is still a huge stigma around mental illness,
 and you don't want to reveal that you've got a disorder that's highly stigmatised, only to have it come
 back and bite you in the ass later. Don't provide details unless it's necessary or asked for.
 A STUDENT
 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS
 Most schools and institutions will have a list of a student's rights and responsibilities online. Look them
 up. Know what your rights are as a student. Also look to see if there are state/national laws protecting
 you, or if your school is a part of a network of schools that has its own code. Some people working in
 schools still think mental health issues are trivial, and you never know when they're going to ignore a
 rule to suit themselves. Make sure you can pick on this if it happens to you.
 Pretty much all schools will have protection in place for students with mental illnesses and disabilities,
 so even if you a miss a deadline for a form or make another mistake, they should take your exceptional
 circumstances into account. This is where a student or disability advisor from school can help you.
 ottom

 IF YOU HAVEN'T REACHED CRISIS YET
 TALK TO A DOCTOR/THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR/TRUSTED ADULT
 If you're going through a hard time, talk to someone who can help you. Any trusted adult or
 professional can help you get back on your feet before it's too late, or refer you to someone who can.
 If it's a new issue, you'll have to see someone like a GP who can refer you to a therapist or mental
 health service.
 Talk to them about what's been happening, and say that you need help. Sometimes, even talking
 about the problem can help you feel better. In these situations, they can also help you figure out what
 you can do at school to catch up/get special help.
 FIGURE OUT HOW TO STUDY WHILE IN A BAD STATE
 Even if you're getting help, it might be some time before you're fully back on track. In these instances,
 try to make the best of a bad situation.
 Can't leave the house? Access lecture recordings and eBooks. Ask your friends to send you their notes,
 or ask the teacher if you can submit your homework via email, or through a friend. Have trouble
 concentrating? Figure out how long you can study without needing a break, and make a schedule
 around that.
 Always make sure to ask your teachers if they can help you with this. Whether it be slightly changing
 the requirements or conditions of a piece of assessment, or simply their understanding that you may
 not be able to attend perfectly, it can make a big difference with your overall marks. If they don't know
 you're struggling, they can't help!
 DON'T PUSH YOURSELF OR OVERTHINK
 When you realise there's an issue, it's easy to fall into panic or try to power through. Don't do this. It'll
 just make you more stressed and aggravate the existing problems, which will make things much worse
 in the long run.
 Though it's hard to believe sometimes, your health and mental health are more important than your
 grades. You can't ignore your mind when it's screaming at you that something is wrong. Listen to it,
 and be easy on yourself.
 The best way to get back to your full potential to ask for help and give yourself what you need. Take a
 break when you need one and practise self-care. It's more important than you might things.

 RECOVERING FROM A BREAKDOWN
 ACCEPT THAT YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH SOMETHING MAJOR
 Once the worst has passed, some people try to brush it off and pretend it never happened. They can
 feel ashamed or embarrassed about what they went through. However, there is absolutely nothing to
 be ashamed or embarrassed about, especially if you had a pre-existing mental health condition. Every
 life has ups and downs and just because yours were a bit more serious than some people's, it doesn't
 mean that you're weak somehow.
 The best thing you can do for yourself is to recognise what happened, and work to prevent it from
 happening again by setting up crisis plans and support networks.
 GET TUTORING TO CATCH UP
 If you've fallen behind, don't worry. There are plenty of ways to catch yourself up and get back on
 track. The best way is to hire a tutor. They can guide you through the work, help you understand
 difficult concepts, and identify the places you need more help.
 Yes, tutors can be expensive, but there's a way to get around this. See if there is anyone who took
 your class the year before who might be willing to tutor you for an hour each week for a discounted
 prince. Similarly, see if there are any students who can help you in exchange for something like
 instrument lessons. And if any of your friends are academically gifted, I'm sure they'd be able to help.
 If all else fails, go to office hours and any free tutoring sessions your school or university offers. Do
 some research, ask around, see what's there.
 PACE YOURSELF AND DON'T RUSH IN
 After a breakdown or crisis, you may be tempted to throw yourself back into your work to catch up.
 Don't! You'll become overwhelmed and end up back at square one. Remember, you've just been
 through a very difficult situation and you're not going to get better overnight.
 Ease yourself in. I definitely recommend starting with a reduced or part-time study load if possible.
 Remember that you may not be back at your full capacity just yet, and difficulties concentrating and
 being motivated could make things hard. By starting off slowly, you're able to get used to studying
 again without too much pressure.
 DEVELOP A ROUTINE
 Yes, this advice is in every piece of study advice ever, but you shouldn't develop just any routine.
 Develop one that allows you plenty of breaks and takes into consider any issues you may have with
 fatigue or focusing. If your breakdown was caused by overwork, make sure this one is easier on you.
 Things to include you could include in a healthy routine (but don't micromanage!):
 "I feel crap" time*
 Breaks and meals
 Plenty of sleep and rest
 "You" time (treat yo self)
 Time to plan for the next week
 Exercise (have you tried yoga? Kidding)
 Meditation/mindfulness
 Friend/family social time
 * Remember that the thoughts and feelings caused by mental illness are not shameful, and ignoring
 and forcing them down will only make them worse. If you need to lie in bed feeling miserable, do it.

 THINGS TO REMEMBER
 DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS
 It can be easy to look at other people and see your own flaws, but it's important to try not to. Every
 person has different experiences and struggles, so it's not fair to yourself to look at someone without
 yours and think you're behind in some way.
 Taking longer to complete your studies isn't shameful. Making mistakes isn't shameful. Needing
 breaks isn't shameful. You'll get where you need to be in the end. Have patience.
 GRADES DON'T DEFINE YOU
 I spent so much of my life thinking my only worth came from my academic success. And guess what?
 This just led to more anxiety and depression. It's important to realise that things like grades, class
 rankings, GPAS, and "intelligence" aren't that important. Who you are and what you do is far more
 important than these arbitrary labels.
 THERE IS A STIGMA, SO BE PREPARED
 It's an unfortunate reality, but there is still a stigma against mental health issues and there is a chance
 it might affect your experiences while dealing with administrative staff and teachers. There have been
 stories about people telling their people supposed to be guiding them that they have mental health
 issues, and being dismissed because "it's a girl issue" or "it's all in their head".
 Be prepared in case this happens to you. Remind people that it's a medical condition and that you can
 get proof from medical professionals if need be. Plus, there is probably something in your school's
 policies or even the law that protects you when you have a mental illness.
 Remember that just because people are ignorant, that doesn't mean your issue is not 100% real and
 important. Don't let these people make you feel worse.
 YOU CAN DO THIS
 In our darkest moments, it can be hard to believe that we're capable of immense strength, but I
 promise you we are. Whatever obstacle is in your path right now - even if it's your brain chemistry -
 you are going to get through this.
 You've made it through every worst day you've had so far. You've made it through the dark and scary
 moments, and you've come out the other end stronger and wiser.
 Remember that you are strong, and even when you don't feel like it, there is always support available
 to help you realise that strength again.
 tmblimteom
apricot-studies:
smartstudy:

Hey guys. I’m glad to be finally posting my “mental breakdown survival guide”. As you know I struggle a lot with mental health, and so I have been through a lot of breakdowns. So many that I actually dropped out of university after 3 weeks in 2016 and had to take the whole year off. Because of this, I’ve made it my mission to help others with mental health issues as much as I can, so you don’t have to go through what I’ve been through.
Anyway, here is my guide. I tried to keep it general, and actually useful. If you have any questions or additions please feel free to add them. 
And as ever, if you want to talk to me about studying with mental illness or want to see a post on a specific topic, please feel free to message me. 

thank you so much for this

    

        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
    

    

        

            
            

                
                Been Through A Lot: Saving Your Grades From
 A Mental Health Crisis
 What To Do Before, During, And After
 by SmartStudy.tumblr.com

 IF YOUR GRADES ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER
 CONTACT YOUR TEACHERS
 This should be the first thing you do when you realise you're in crisis. Email them, and explain your
 situation in short, professional terms. You do not have to include details about your condition. "I have
 a mental health condition" should suffice as to the nature of the issue.
 Tell them that you are going to arrange to see a medical professional as soon as possible, and ask what
 process you should go through to defer/get an extension on assessment, and if they can help you in
 any way.
 Other people you may have to contact or CC in the email (depending on your school):
 University
 High School
 Head of House
 Class Coordinator
 Faculty/School Admin
 Disability Advisor
 Grade Coordinator
 Head of Department
 Academic Admin
 Counsellor
 School Counsellor
 Student Advocate
 BOOK A DOCTOR/THERAPIST APPOINTMENT ASAP
 This will be the person who can vouch for you the most. It's best if you have seen them before and
 they know you. If you can't get an appointment within a few days, call them and email them (if you
 haven't seen them before this will not work). Make sure to check out what counselling your university
 or school offers.
 During this appointment, the priority is to make a plan to get you back on your feet. This effort will
 not be useful if you stay a mess. Once you've figured that out, get two things from this person. One is
 a medical certificate/letter stating that you have, in fact, been going through this crisis. Second is a
 letter that describes the nature of the crisis, what treatment you're going through, and which people
 to contact (psychiatrists, etc.) who can vouch for this.
 Note: The reason I say to get two letters is because there is still a huge stigma around mental illness,
 and you don't want to reveal that you've got a disorder that's highly stigmatised, only to have it come
 back and bite you in the ass later. Don't provide details unless it's necessary or asked for.
 A STUDENT
 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS
 Most schools and institutions will have a list of a student's rights and responsibilities online. Look them
 up. Know what your rights are as a student. Also look to see if there are state/national laws protecting
 you, or if your school is a part of a network of schools that has its own code. Some people working in
 schools still think mental health issues are trivial, and you never know when they're going to ignore a
 rule to suit themselves. Make sure you can pick on this if it happens to you.
 Pretty much all schools will have protection in place for students with mental illnesses and disabilities,
 so even if you a miss a deadline for a form or make another mistake, they should take your exceptional
 circumstances into account. This is where a student or disability advisor from school can help you.
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 IF YOU HAVEN'T REACHED CRISIS YET
 TALK TO A DOCTOR/THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR/TRUSTED ADULT
 If you're going through a hard time, talk to someone who can help you. Any trusted adult or
 professional can help you get back on your feet before it's too late, or refer you to someone who can.
 If it's a new issue, you'll have to see someone like a GP who can refer you to a therapist or mental
 health service.
 Talk to them about what's been happening, and say that you need help. Sometimes, even talking
 about the problem can help you feel better. In these situations, they can also help you figure out what
 you can do at school to catch up/get special help.
 FIGURE OUT HOW TO STUDY WHILE IN A BAD STATE
 Even if you're getting help, it might be some time before you're fully back on track. In these instances,
 try to make the best of a bad situation.
 Can't leave the house? Access lecture recordings and eBooks. Ask your friends to send you their notes,
 or ask the teacher if you can submit your homework via email, or through a friend. Have trouble
 concentrating? Figure out how long you can study without needing a break, and make a schedule
 around that.
 Always make sure to ask your teachers if they can help you with this. Whether it be slightly changing
 the requirements or conditions of a piece of assessment, or simply their understanding that you may
 not be able to attend perfectly, it can make a big difference with your overall marks. If they don't know
 you're struggling, they can't help!
 DON'T PUSH YOURSELF OR OVERTHINK
 When you realise there's an issue, it's easy to fall into panic or try to power through. Don't do this. It'll
 just make you more stressed and aggravate the existing problems, which will make things much worse
 in the long run.
 Though it's hard to believe sometimes, your health and mental health are more important than your
 grades. You can't ignore your mind when it's screaming at you that something is wrong. Listen to it,
 and be easy on yourself.
 The best way to get back to your full potential to ask for help and give yourself what you need. Take a
 break when you need one and practise self-care. It's more important than you might things.

 RECOVERING FROM A BREAKDOWN
 ACCEPT THAT YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH SOMETHING MAJOR
 Once the worst has passed, some people try to brush it off and pretend it never happened. They can
 feel ashamed or embarrassed about what they went through. However, there is absolutely nothing to
 be ashamed or embarrassed about, especially if you had a pre-existing mental health condition. Every
 life has ups and downs and just because yours were a bit more serious than some people's, it doesn't
 mean that you're weak somehow.
 The best thing you can do for yourself is to recognise what happened, and work to prevent it from
 happening again by setting up crisis plans and support networks.
 GET TUTORING TO CATCH UP
 If you've fallen behind, don't worry. There are plenty of ways to catch yourself up and get back on
 track. The best way is to hire a tutor. They can guide you through the work, help you understand
 difficult concepts, and identify the places you need more help.
 Yes, tutors can be expensive, but there's a way to get around this. See if there is anyone who took
 your class the year before who might be willing to tutor you for an hour each week for a discounted
 prince. Similarly, see if there are any students who can help you in exchange for something like
 instrument lessons. And if any of your friends are academically gifted, I'm sure they'd be able to help.
 If all else fails, go to office hours and any free tutoring sessions your school or university offers. Do
 some research, ask around, see what's there.
 PACE YOURSELF AND DON'T RUSH IN
 After a breakdown or crisis, you may be tempted to throw yourself back into your work to catch up.
 Don't! You'll become overwhelmed and end up back at square one. Remember, you've just been
 through a very difficult situation and you're not going to get better overnight.
 Ease yourself in. I definitely recommend starting with a reduced or part-time study load if possible.
 Remember that you may not be back at your full capacity just yet, and difficulties concentrating and
 being motivated could make things hard. By starting off slowly, you're able to get used to studying
 again without too much pressure.
 DEVELOP A ROUTINE
 Yes, this advice is in every piece of study advice ever, but you shouldn't develop just any routine.
 Develop one that allows you plenty of breaks and takes into consider any issues you may have with
 fatigue or focusing. If your breakdown was caused by overwork, make sure this one is easier on you.
 Things to include you could include in a healthy routine (but don't micromanage!):
 "I feel crap" time*
 Breaks and meals
 Plenty of sleep and rest
 "You" time (treat yo self)
 Time to plan for the next week
 Exercise (have you tried yoga? Kidding)
 Meditation/mindfulness
 Friend/family social time
 * Remember that the thoughts and feelings caused by mental illness are not shameful, and ignoring
 and forcing them down will only make them worse. If you need to lie in bed feeling miserable, do it.

 THINGS TO REMEMBER
 DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS
 It can be easy to look at other people and see your own flaws, but it's important to try not to. Every
 person has different experiences and struggles, so it's not fair to yourself to look at someone without
 yours and think you're behind in some way.
 Taking longer to complete your studies isn't shameful. Making mistakes isn't shameful. Needing
 breaks isn't shameful. You'll get where you need to be in the end. Have patience.
 GRADES DON'T DEFINE YOU
 I spent so much of my life thinking my only worth came from my academic success. And guess what?
 This just led to more anxiety and depression. It's important to realise that things like grades, class
 rankings, GPAS, and "intelligence" aren't that important. Who you are and what you do is far more
 important than these arbitrary labels.
 THERE IS A STIGMA, SO BE PREPARED
 It's an unfortunate reality, but there is still a stigma against mental health issues and there is a chance
 it might affect your experiences while dealing with administrative staff and teachers. There have been
 stories about people telling their people supposed to be guiding them that they have mental health
 issues, and being dismissed because "it's a girl issue" or "it's all in their head".
 Be prepared in case this happens to you. Remind people that it's a medical condition and that you can
 get proof from medical professionals if need be. Plus, there is probably something in your school's
 policies or even the law that protects you when you have a mental illness.
 Remember that just because people are ignorant, that doesn't mean your issue is not 100% real and
 important. Don't let these people make you feel worse.
 YOU CAN DO THIS
 In our darkest moments, it can be hard to believe that we're capable of immense strength, but I
 promise you we are. Whatever obstacle is in your path right now - even if it's your brain chemistry -
 you are going to get through this.
 You've made it through every worst day you've had so far. You've made it through the dark and scary
 moments, and you've come out the other end stronger and wiser.
 Remember that you are strong, and even when you don't feel like it, there is always support available
 to help you realise that strength again.
 tmblimteom
apricot-studies:
smartstudy:

Hey guys. I’m glad to be finally posting my “mental breakdown survival guide”. As you know I struggle a lot with mental health, and so I have been through a lot of breakdowns. So many that I actually dropped out of university after 3 weeks in 2016 and had to take the whole year off. Because of this, I’ve made it my mission to help others with mental health issues as much as I can, so you don’t have to go through what I’ve been through.
Anyway, here is my guide. I tried to keep it general, and actually useful. If you have any questions or additions please feel free to add them. 
And as ever, if you want to talk to me about studying with mental illness or want to see a post on a specific topic, please feel free to message me. 

thank you so much for this

                
            

            
            
apricot-studies:
smartstudy:

Hey guys. I’m glad to be finally posting my “mental breakdown survival guide”. As you know I struggle a lot...

            
            
        

    



        

        
        

            






        

        
        

            







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