Quitting in my final year.
I know this seems like a really stupid idea, but I just can't cope anymore. I don't find the work hard or challenging, but I have a panic disorder, and I can't sit exams. I can barely sit in uni, never mind exams. I've deferred the last three because I can't face doing them, and I was going to have my own separate room and everything.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
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Original post by insignificant
I know this seems like a really stupid idea, but I just can't cope anymore. I don't find the work hard or challenging, but I have a panic disorder, and I can't sit exams. I can barely sit in uni, never mind exams. I've deferred the last three because I can't face doing them, and I was going to have my own separate room and everything.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
The end is near, don't do it! Surely you'd regret it for the rest of your days?
Original post by insignificant
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You can do it, think of it this way. If you sit your exams, are you going to be any worse off than if you didn't sit them? No.
They can only benefit you in the long run and at least you can say you tried and came out with something.
I know you will make the decision that best suits you.
Original post by insignificant
I know this seems like a really stupid idea, but I just can't cope anymore. I don't find the work hard or challenging, but I have a panic disorder, and I can't sit exams. I can barely sit in uni, never mind exams. I've deferred the last three because I can't face doing them, and I was going to have my own separate room and everything.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
I think the best thing would be to finish if you possibly can.
Difficult as it may be, I think if you've come this far then you really should try to finish it. I understand your issues, but you've stuck it out for so long, and you've built up all that debt, so think how relieving it will be to have something on your CV to show for it.
You could always transfer your credits to somewhere like the Open University and try to finish that way, but that means more fees, and probably still more exams.
Good luck!
You could always transfer your credits to somewhere like the Open University and try to finish that way, but that means more fees, and probably still more exams.
Good luck!
Ha that is pathetic, why complain about the invilgator. Instead of complaining try and do something about it.
See if you can get help. There's really no point quitting now. You've done most of the hard work, you've only got a little bit left, why quit now? Plus, imagine how you'll feel trying to get a job with no degree, it's going to be much more difficult to find something you're comfortable doing when you don't have a qualification allowing you to specialise in it.
Continuing on my analogy about gold, there really was a true story in 19th century when a guy was digging earth for gold and without any finds, came back to his home. He told his friend about it and that friend dug a few inches more and found gold. I suggest you to persist, life is hard and life is easy. There are ups and downs. There is no profit for you to quit. Only time wasted and a few more months of work to get the job done.
Good luck :}
Good luck :}
contact your disability officer/service to see if they could make special provisions for your assessment. if exams aren't appropriate because of your panic disorder, they may agree to assess you entirely on coursework. if they're not able to do that, then perhaps further deferral would be possible in order for you to seek some treatment that would enable you to sit exams.
Original post by Toomanyoptions
Ha that is pathetic, why complain about the invilgator. Instead of complaining try and do something about it.
You clearly know nothing about panic disorder, so why don't you try to understand what she is going through before giving such a dismissive comment.
Original post by Dominic Powell
You clearly know nothing about panic disorder, so why don't you try to understand what she is going through before giving such a dismissive comment.
Yes i know i know nothing. But the question is stupid, of course everyone is going to say 'finish the third year'.
Original post by insignificant
I know this seems like a really stupid idea, but I just can't cope anymore. I don't find the work hard or challenging, but I have a panic disorder, and I can't sit exams. I can barely sit in uni, never mind exams. I've deferred the last three because I can't face doing them, and I was going to have my own separate room and everything.
Have you asked if you can have a change of assessment and take ongoing summative assessment (such as essays or lab work) in place of the exams?
I must stress that some universities are more willing to grant this adjustments than others, and it's likely you'll be met with stiff opposition. However, if you do have a genuine anxiety problem (and have medical evidence to back it up) it may be worth enquiring about this.
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
Even if you do need to leave, you will still have an exit qualification (most likely a Diploma of Higher Education) and can finish your degree at a later date, perhaps with the Open University. Please don't think your entire time, and money spent, has been wasted.
Have you discussed the possibility of take taking a year out from study?
Original post by River85
Have you asked if you can have a change of assessment and take ongoing summative assessment (such as essays or lab work) in place of the exams?
I must stress that some universities are more willing to grant this adjustments than others, and it's likely you'll be met with stiff opposition. However, if you do have a genuine anxiety problem (and have medical evidence to back it up) it may be worth enquiring about this.
Even if you do need to leave, you will still have an exit qualification (most likely a Diploma of Higher Education) and can finish your degree at a later date, perhaps with the Open University. Please don't think your entire time, and money spent, has been wasted.
Have you discussed the possibility of take taking a year out from study?
I must stress that some universities are more willing to grant this adjustments than others, and it's likely you'll be met with stiff opposition. However, if you do have a genuine anxiety problem (and have medical evidence to back it up) it may be worth enquiring about this.
Even if you do need to leave, you will still have an exit qualification (most likely a Diploma of Higher Education) and can finish your degree at a later date, perhaps with the Open University. Please don't think your entire time, and money spent, has been wasted.
Have you discussed the possibility of take taking a year out from study?
I have asked if I can do written assessments, I've asked multiple times and each time they've said no no no no no. I have already repeated a year as I had to transfer to a local university because of my panic disorder, and I don't think I could face repeating this year.
Thanks for this reply.
Original post by insignificant
I know this seems like a really stupid idea, but I just can't cope anymore. I don't find the work hard or challenging, but I have a panic disorder, and I can't sit exams. I can barely sit in uni, never mind exams. I've deferred the last three because I can't face doing them, and I was going to have my own separate room and everything.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
Unfortunately I have been put off even more during my last exam that I tried to go to as my panic attack got worse and the invigilator made lots of inappropriate comments such as "don't be so stupid" "what do you think you're gonna do in the real world" etc. I've made an official complaint to uni and they said they were launching an investigation but that was three months ago and I haven't heard anything despite tons of emails to my head of my degree .
I don't know what to do, it's such a waste of money but I'm literally panicking so much already . I'm trying to be realistic here and know my limits but its such a mess.
Oh no that sounds awful but I really would encourage you so much to go through with it, you're so close now that it would be better to get a degree, even if it's not a first or a 2.1, than to get nothing at all. Can't you take some sort of tranquiliser for your exam?
Original post by Toomanyoptions
Yes i know i know nothing. But the question is stupid, of course everyone is going to say 'finish the third year'.
And what? Maybe encouragement is what she needs? And maybe people will have good ideas of how she can try to cope?
Original post by abc:)
Oh no that sounds awful but I really would encourage you so much to go through with it, you're so close now that it would be better to get a degree, even if it's not a first or a 2.1, than to get nothing at all. Can't you take some sort of tranquiliser for your exam?
I am already taking something to get me to sleep at night and 80mg propranolol and my doctor won't give me anymore.if only!
I know where you are coming from, because I have panic disorder and have had the same problems. If you really can't do it, instead of completely quitting, could you take some time away from uni, and then go back and finish your final year when you are ready? You can recover from panic disorder. I have recovered massively compared to how I used to be, so maybe it would be better to go back when you feel better?
For lectures, I used to sit near the door, which reduced my panic a little. I knew I could leave at any point if it got too much. For exams, I also sit them in a separate room. Have you tried any medication, such as beta-blockers? I can't take them (due to asthma), but my doctor actually prescribed me some diazepam (they're not keen on prescribing it though), which helps massively in the short term for panic. This or beta-blockers can really calm you down and may help you be able to sit your exams. Maybe talk to the doctors about getting some medication that can help in the short term to reduce the panic symptoms. It may be just what you need to get through exams. If you want some longer term medication, you could also ask about that.
That invigilator sounds absolutely appalling and you were right to complain. They were obviously very ignorant to mental health problems, as are some people on this thread! Some people here have no idea how disabling panic disorder can be. Of course the OP already knows it makes sense to stay at uni for the final year, but the panic disorder is incredibly hard to cope with. It's not just a case of her being a bit nervous about finishing her final year.
For lectures, I used to sit near the door, which reduced my panic a little. I knew I could leave at any point if it got too much. For exams, I also sit them in a separate room. Have you tried any medication, such as beta-blockers? I can't take them (due to asthma), but my doctor actually prescribed me some diazepam (they're not keen on prescribing it though), which helps massively in the short term for panic. This or beta-blockers can really calm you down and may help you be able to sit your exams. Maybe talk to the doctors about getting some medication that can help in the short term to reduce the panic symptoms. It may be just what you need to get through exams. If you want some longer term medication, you could also ask about that.
That invigilator sounds absolutely appalling and you were right to complain. They were obviously very ignorant to mental health problems, as are some people on this thread! Some people here have no idea how disabling panic disorder can be. Of course the OP already knows it makes sense to stay at uni for the final year, but the panic disorder is incredibly hard to cope with. It's not just a case of her being a bit nervous about finishing her final year.
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