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Posted 7/3/2011 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there....It's been awhile since I posted. I've been pretty stable these past few months. Sure I have my days, but they don't last very long. So here I am now debating on going back to school. I've been away from it for a year now. The idea of bringing the stress and pressure back into the mix of things scares me. I don't want to go backwards. I know I'm probably the most stable I've been in the last 18months but I work really hard to avoid stressful situations. A good friend of mine says "you never know if you can do it, until you try." deep down I know she's right, but it doesn't erase my fear. Would you risk stability?
Posted 7/3/2011 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Can you take just ONE class that you will like or that should be easy for you?  Stress management skills are like a muscle.  They need a little exercise to make them stronger, but pushing to far will break them down.
Posted 7/3/2011 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
My advice is to go back to school. It's hard and stressful, but like tortoise said, try one or even two classes. I wouldn't suggest taking more than three, I learned that the hard way, Start off slow, get yourself into a routine and go from there. Good luck!
Posted 7/4/2011 5:45 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with taking just one class at a time. Don't overload yourself trying to do everything you used to be able to do. Take it slow.
Posted 7/5/2011 9:31 AM (GMT 0)
i am doing it. spoke with my lecturer on a few occassions, and i can continue and finish next year. yeah stressful!!!!!!!!!! but good to, if you know what i mean. smalls steps, jamie. go for it. here for you. :-) jamie
Posted 7/5/2011 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
The more I try to avoid stressful situations the more I feel trapped and stressed. I think it is important for one to expose to stressful events, not too little nor too big.
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