Need Motivation

[Supernatural17]

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Hey I recently injured myself and broke a bone in my leg so I'm gonna be on crutches for around 3 months. When I initially broke it I missed 2-3 weeks of school and I just returned to school this past week. I'm realizing how behind I am on material. I took a heavy course load this semester (Calc 2, Biostats, Evolutionary Bio, orgo 2) and I was doing fine until I broke my leg. Now I'm seriously behind but thankfully my professors are allowing me to make up any exams or quizzes and I already have been keeping up with all homework assignments and assignments outside of class and gathered all the notes I missed already.

The thing is I am not myself, I usually study after school every day till late and go to bed and wake up and do it again and I enjoy that because it's my normal routine. But lately since I've returned I haven't been able to study as much as I used to because I've been so tired from crutching around a huge college campus all day and I am in pain all day from my leg that when I get home I just immediately elevate my foot and end up going to bed without studying or catching up. I've been feeling really depressed from all this and just not motivated at all about anything and now extremely stressed out from all my exams that I have coming up.

I just don't really know what to do, I feel like I'm falling behind and this is my last year until I graduate and I wanna do well in my classes this semester but that seems like it might not happen and I honestly don't wanna end up withdrawing from any classes because of this injury. I haven't failed any Exams yet but I have around 4-5 exams coming up within the next couple of weeks and I don't know how to balance studying for all these Exams. I just really need some motivation and advice please because I honestly don't feel like I'm gonna be able to do well.

Thanks everyone
Sorry for the long post

 

[Tupaka]

Does your school have disability services? I recall that my undergrad had this. People with mobility problems were driven around campus on golf carts.

 

[costales]

I feel like I'm falling behind and this is my last year until I graduate and I wanna do well in my classes this semester but that seems like it might not happen and I honestly don't wanna end up withdrawing from any classes because of this injury.

How about Incompletes?

 

[spenguin]

Hey I recently injured myself and broke a bone in my leg so I'm gonna be on crutches for around 3 months. When I initially broke it I missed 2-3 weeks of school and I just returned to school this past week. I'm realizing how behind I am on material. I took a heavy course load this semester (Calc 2, Biostats, Evolutionary Bio, orgo 2) and I was doing fine until I broke my leg. Now I'm seriously behind but thankfully my professors are allowing me to make up any exams or quizzes and I already have been keeping up with all homework assignments and assignments outside of class and gathered all the notes I missed already.

The thing is I am not myself, I usually study after school every day till late and go to bed and wake up and do it again and I enjoy that because it's my normal routine. But lately since I've returned I haven't been able to study as much as I used to because I've been so tired from crutching around a huge college campus all day and I am in pain all day from my leg that when I get home I just immediately elevate my foot and end up going to bed without studying or catching up. I've been feeling really depressed from all this and just not motivated at all about anything and now extremely stressed out from all my exams that I have coming up.

I just don't really know what to do, I feel like I'm falling behind and this is my last year until I graduate and I wanna do well in my classes this semester but that seems like it might not happen and I honestly don't wanna end up withdrawing from any classes because of this injury. I haven't failed any Exams yet but I have around 4-5 exams coming up within the next couple of weeks and I don't know how to balance studying for all these Exams. I just really need some motivation and advice please because I honestly don't feel like I'm gonna be able to do well.

Thanks everyone
Sorry for the long post

Talk to your doctor. This seems like it might be medical (anxiety, depression, etc, or maybe change pain meds etc [could be a side effect of a pain med or not a high enough dosage])

I'm not a doctor but the fact that it came around because of an injury makes me think you should definitely run it by your doctor

 

[just_SAIYAN]

Buckle down and get to work! Yeah it sucks to have this happen but just be thankful it is only temporary and it is all under your control. You have to make up 2 weeks of work, so just make sure to put in some hours everyday and on weekends and I bet you can be all caught up and on track in 2 more weeks.

Go watch some motivating YouTube videos or something to get your mind right! You are almost there, crush this semester and you will be one semester away from graduating! You got this!!

Oh and call up your schools resource center and get a golf cart escort for classes ASAP. That will be one less thing to stress about.

 

[More_Medz]

Just get back to work and keep your end goal in sight. Reach out friends and your support system as needed.

Also, get a roll-a-bout! You can really fly across campus with one of those things

 

[arc5005]

Support system - family, best friends. talk with them...tell them your goals, let them reassure you with hugs, love, and fun 🙂

 

[Supernatural17]

Does your school have disability services? I recall that my undergrad had this. People with mobility problems were driven around campus on golf carts.

I believe it does, I will definitely look into that. Thank you

 

[Supernatural17]

How about Incompletes?

Definitely a last resort but it could prove helpful if I don't catch up efficiently. Thank you

 

[Supernatural17]

Talk to your doctor. This seems like it might be medical (anxiety, depression, etc, or maybe change pain meds etc [could be a side effect of a pain med or not a high enough dosage])

I'm not a doctor but the fact that it came around because of an injury makes me think you should definitely run it by your doctor

I actually stop taking the meds 2 days after surgery because of the effects it had on me (Hated it). But my sleeping schedule has been really messed up but I'm hoping once the pain goes away post surgery I will be able to be more efficient and slowly return back to my normal routine. Thank you for your reply.

 

[Supernatural17]

Buckle down and get to work! Yeah it sucks to have this happen but just be thankful it is only temporary and it is all under your control. You have to make up 2 weeks of work, so just make sure to put in some hours everyday and on weekends and I bet you can be all caught up and on track in 2 more weeks.

Go watch some motivating YouTube videos or something to get your mind right! You are almost there, crush this semester and you will be one semester away from graduating! You got this!!

Oh and call up your schools resource center and get a golf cart escort for classes ASAP. That will be one less thing to stress about.

Hey thanks so much for your comment, I definitely am motivated now and already started catching up. My professors have been cool with allowing me to space out my make up exams and I am studying as I write this. Thank you so much P.S. Will definitely look into my schools resource center.

 

[Supernatural17]

Just get back to work and keep your end goal in sight. Reach out friends and your support system as needed.

Also, get a roll-a-bout! You can really fly across campus with one of those things

Thank you so much, I have started and am more Motivated. Sdn has also been a great support system. Thanks everyone

 

[Supernatural17]

Support system - family, best friends. talk with them...tell them your goals, let them reassure you with hugs, love, and fun 🙂

Thank you for the reply. Sdn has proven to be a great support system as well. I appreciate it everyone

 

[OrdinaryDO]

Hey I recently injured myself and broke a bone in my leg so I'm gonna be on crutches for around 3 months. When I initially broke it I missed 2-3 weeks of school and I just returned to school this past week. I'm realizing how behind I am on material. I took a heavy course load this semester (Calc 2, Biostats, Evolutionary Bio, orgo 2) and I was doing fine until I broke my leg. Now I'm seriously behind but thankfully my professors are allowing me to make up any exams or quizzes and I already have been keeping up with all homework assignments and assignments outside of class and gathered all the notes I missed already.

The thing is I am not myself, I usually study after school every day till late and go to bed and wake up and do it again and I enjoy that because it's my normal routine. But lately since I've returned I haven't been able to study as much as I used to because I've been so tired from crutching around a huge college campus all day and I am in pain all day from my leg that when I get home I just immediately elevate my foot and end up going to bed without studying or catching up. I've been feeling really depressed from all this and just not motivated at all about anything and now extremely stressed out from all my exams that I have coming up.

I just don't really know what to do, I feel like I'm falling behind and this is my last year until I graduate and I wanna do well in my classes this semester but that seems like it might not happen and I honestly don't wanna end up withdrawing from any classes because of this injury. I haven't failed any Exams yet but I have around 4-5 exams coming up within the next couple of weeks and I don't know how to balance studying for all these Exams. I just really need some motivation and advice please because I honestly don't feel like I'm gonna be able to do well.

Thanks everyone
Sorry for the long post

Hey buddy, I have gone through my fair share of hardships and adversity in the past and I know very well how you may been feeling for the most part. I want to extend to you an invitation to just talk if you'd like. Maybe I can help you see past the less motivational parts of your day, week, or month. It is much easier to talk to people that can relate to you--if you want, just shoot me a PM and we can message back and forth or Skype or something and I can help you succeed if you want to take me up on that offer! Either way, best of luck on your endeavors!

 

[Ad2b]

The best thing I can to anyone going through hard times is this:

Be easy on yourself.

Seriously - be easy on yourself. If you don't heal the inside, the rest won't matter. I have gone through what I think is more than my fair share of b.s. by remembering:

1) a new day starts in the morning
2) yesterday can't be fixed
3) most everything IS fixable
4) one step forward = progress, no matter how small the step
5) celebrate the victories, no matter how small
6) never look back with regret, only gratitude with what you learned

Stated the person who is north of 45, a mother, a premed, and a champion for those hurting and conflicted 🙂

 

[Firegrove]

Go look at stethoscopes online. The thought of buying a sweet Littmann cardiology III and getting to use it was always enough motivation for me.