Emperor Morphetine
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When will it end?!?!Anyone else feeling completely burned out? I know I am! I've just been chasing around after my dissertation, essays, presentations etc. Trying to combine it all with a life outside uni is stupidly difficult too- most of the time at the moment I'm far too tired to even contemplate doing anything. Just feels like I'm going through the same old motions day by day when I should also be enjoying the last phase of student life. Its just that I feel like I have to overcompensate for my disability just to keep up with everyone else but its knackering me physically!
In an ideal world I'd be able to do everything everyone else can but I can't and it just seems nobody sees that- having mentoring on campus is helping but I don't want to be frazzled by the time I graduate......
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Catnapper
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Try to stay focused on your dissertation, essays etc Morphy and don't think other people are coping better than you. They're probably under a lot of stress too! Make sure you eat regularly, have plenty of sleep and if you're feeling stressed out take a few minutes to chill, listen to music, or maybe do a bit of meditation. I don't mean sitting cross-legged on a floor going "ohm"......though if you want to then that's fine  Close your eyes, concentrate on slow breathing and clear your mind of any thoughts....you'll feel better and more energised after a few minutes!
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Emperor Morphetine
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I really am trying to stay focused- apparently I'm not behind on anything at all which is good to know, just waiting on tutors to get back to me with regards to some projects. they aren't exactly helping! Music does though- I listen to a lot of it, keeps me calm and collected and my music journalism sideline is a real release from it all. Also I find going home at weekends helps- its quieter and I can get things done in peace and get away from the usual noise and assorted chaos of my student digs. And luckily most of my tutors seem supportive which is always a bonus. Its just that for some reason I find myself trying really hard yet feeling tired at the end of most days which can't be good- I try and go to sleep at normal hours but sometimes I can't and don't know why.
I just need a way of turning off my mind, relaxing and floating downstream, as the Beatles put it in 'Tomorrow Never Knows'............
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Lucifer_666
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Yep do some yoga bud ...it works for Sting 
Why is it that every time I read that word Dissertation I think that your about to leave college...I keep reading it as desert
Anyway Cats right mate in all her advice there..  ..you know I'd say there is alot of expectations of what the final years at college should be but you know I reckon more times than not it never works out as clean cut as that....what I'm really saying mate is maybe you can't just do everything that you think you should....like many others out there I'm sure... disability or not...like working non stop while also trying to keep up with a busy social scene can drain the energy out of anyone...and although maybe others seem to be grand now I do think it will catch up with them too....
The question you got to ask yourself mate is do you want to be constantly wreaked trying to have this by the book college experience or do you want to measure yourself and capabilities a bit more and be able to enjoy your time there?
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Lucifer_666
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Oh you added your last post mate when I was writing my last one there ...I probably got a bot carried away with my analysis 
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big aundy
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master morph , focus your sith energy , you must complete your mission and become the most powerful sith ever.
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Emperor Morphetine
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It probably is a question of me pacing myself better really, I've tried to be some kind of superman for the disabled and it can't work, I've been trying so hard to fit in with everyone and have made friends and never want to feel left out academically or socially.
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Lucifer_666
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I do think you could be right there mate.....you seem to put yourself under alot pressure to fit in...give yourself a break bud  I'm sure not doing everything with everyone all the time will still result in you fitting in you just need as you already said to pace yourself more..which I'm sure now you will......you can do it!!!!!! and as Lord Vader (Sta) would say there "Let the Force flow through you"
Keep your chin up Morph...you'll get there
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Emperor Morphetine
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I do feel a bit better now actually, I've finished an essay for my Animation class on animated music videos ( I looked at the Red Hot Chili Peppers one for 'Love Rollercoaster' from the Beavis & Butthead film) and am finishing off a presentation for my Production Project module ( I'm doing a radio documentary on the local alternative music scene). I just really don't like multitasking, its too difficult! Plus I've got the presentation itself next week and have booked a tutorial for the day before just to check I've got everything right, although it doesn't help that I'm still waiting to see if I can get some recording equipment to start the practical side of things. Just seems that a load of small obstacles are getting in my way lately.
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big aundy
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like luc says man , just chill out bud , if you need time to yourself to finish off stuff, then do it , the friends you have made will still be there for ya , if they are true friends , no matter what .
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Catnapper
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You seem to have everything under control Morphy.....you're getting all your work done and handing it in on time and you look quite organised too...you know what you need or have to do for various assignments. So all in all, I'd say you're doing well and you're on course to get your degree!
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Emperor Morphetine
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Well, I can only try my hardest, and have been doing so! I'm just a bit frustrated that my body just doesn't seem to have any real energy to be able to let me lead a normal student existence at the moment. I try not to push myself too hard but still I tire easily!
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Lucifer_666
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Whats a normal student existence mate???
Take my advice and ...have your own student experience and the energy to enjoy that
All in all.... you'll be grand... just give yourself a break
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Emperor Morphetine
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Think I might, given time...
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Lucifer_666
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Emperor Morphetine
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Actually I feel a lot better now, had a few things explained to me and got a couple of better nights sleep and its done me the power of good really. It's nice knowing help is there should I need it!
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Lucifer_666
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Thats brilliant news bud  glad to hear it
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Catnapper
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Glad to hear it Morphy You're bound to get stressed out in your final year....I'd be very surprised if you didn't!
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Emperor Morphetine
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I've now finished some stuff for a Production Project class ( I'm doing a radio documentary on the local alternative music scene) and working on an 'interim report' for my dissertation at the moment- both due this week.... 
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Lucifer_666
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Crikey..... busy busy busy ...but you'll get there bud
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Catnapper
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You've got a lot going on that's for sure Morphy, but at least you're never bored!
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Emperor Morphetine
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Very true.....
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Emperor Morphetine
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Another spot of good news- I've just been to hand in the preliminary report for my dissertation which means its finally out of the way! Plus I've also now handed in another project which means I have no deadlines for four whole weeks...yes!
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Lucifer_666
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Brill mate thats fantastic for you 
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Catnapper
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That's great! You'll have more time to yourself now...hopefully!
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Emperor Morphetine
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I plan on making time for myself- I can finally catch up on sleep and chill out for a bit. Could also be a productive time for my music journalism which is nice, won't have any academic distractions for a bit!
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