I'm in a med school medical program and I'm afraid I'm going to ruin this opportunity. I believe I have bipolar disorder and depersonalization disorder along with a whole list of other disorders that I'm sure are present...I'm going to a doctor this week but I want to know how long it will take to get a diagnosis and if these are valid excuses to take a medical leave of absence from my school and give me time to cope and heal. I've never been to a doctor for my mental health, I'm sitting here in a completely unfamiliar state of mind and I don't know what is going on with me but its gotten to the point where I just can't function or even pick up a pencil or even go to class or eat... Will I recieve W's for this semester and be dismissed from the program? I can't even read a page out of the book and its hard for to figure out what to type here. Will they understand? I'm sorry, I just have no where to turn so I posted here...
I just need some help and someone to talk to
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Hey. Figure out your mental health care first. If you don't exist, your career doesn't exist either. Take as much time you need to become healthy, then tackle the route to medical school. Be kind to yourself and be patient. Medical schools will always be there.
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A medical leave is indicated.
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I am closing this thread. We hope OP will seek the care he needs from a trusted professional.
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