Hey guys,
So I have sort of struggled with anxiety all my life. Most definitely OCD as well. However I felt like I’ve always sort of kept it under control (OCD not very much. It really affects my daily life but I’ve managed). Unfortunately a couple weeks ago some stuff happened in my life and it all piled up and I hit a depressive episode. I couldn’t get out of bed really, stopped eating, TMI but also have been neglecting brushing teeth and showering. Anyway, I didn’t think it was affecting me so much because I was keeping up with most of my courses due to weekly quizzes and stuff. However, once reading week hit, it really got bad. Anyway, I ended up failing one of my midterms. All assessments in that course require passing grade. So I was told I can continue the course and once final grades are out, I should send it step 1 academic appeal. If it is approved, I will have the chance to retake the midterm. I didn’t realize how much this depressive episode was affecting me until reading week and until I got my midterm grade back. I have reached out to Mohawk mental health services in hopes of receiving counselling. I also have an appointment with my family doctor to discuss these symptoms I’ve been experiencing for a couple weeks. Perhaps discuss medication or therapy.
Has anyone ever submitted an appeal for similar reasons and was it successful?
I understand I need a plan to improve and I most certainly will make sure I have a plan in action with step 1 being reaching out to my doctor and getting an appointment with Mohawk student mental health services.
Pls do let me know if you have any similar experiences.