to tell or not to tell?

Hi there
I have been suffering from sad for six years now, i feel so releived that i now know what it is ( or what it is called). Reading what other people have gone through and are going through has helped a lot and i dont feel so bonkers!

This year i deciced to go back and study after a six year absence ( dropped out when the sad started), now i find myself in the same situation again, I have been unable to function properly for the last two months and have missed a LOT of my course, so much I know it is impossible to catch up, so yet again I have blown it.

I feel so ashamed I do not know what to tell people, the only person who knows is my partner, who is a star. I have not told any family or close friends. I feel like I have failed and let them down AGAIN. I am scared of telling people about sad incase they think i am insane or mentally unstable.

I would really appreciate any advice
Thanks x

Hi Slugie,

welcome, I have to say I felt a bit like you in previous years and tried to hide my S.A.D., but this year I decided to be open and honest about it to my friends as only one or two actually knew I suffered from it, simply because I am usually in control of things all during the summer months.

I think it is wonderful that you went back to studying, I do think it would be good to be open to your tutors as you might find that you would be able to get some extra help to continue your studies.

Patricia :)

Wishing you well and good luck, you will find the words to explain how you feel, you may find that your family have had an idea before now that you were not feeling 100% and it will make things easier for you.

As for the college they want to see their students doing well in their chosen studies therefore I am sure they will put a support worker there for you, let us know how you get on. :)