A part of me wonders if I should just quit college. I know it's a bad idea because I need to get my degree, but all the stress doesn't feel worth it. I mean I normally get stress headaches everyday from that and the issues of life. But after waking up last night from one that was so bad I couldn't control screaming or crying I don't know what to do. Most of the time I don't even realize I'm stressed or what I'm stressed over. Any suggestions on things that could help get rid of said problems without dropping out of college and ignoring my responcibilities?

DCGG, Nsane's got a good point. I know money's tight, but stress is the big issue here, and it seems like your mom is a big source of it. I know you care about her, but you two will probably get along better if you don't live under the same roof. I'd say at least look into moving.

I think it's also a good idea to stick with college. It's a lot easier to get a job, esp. one that will cover your bills, if you can at least say you have a degree. The stress down the line from being turned down due to lack of a degree would be worse than the stress you're dealing with these days.

Look into stress-relief methods to cope for the time being. (Relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, walks to burn off stress, reading the Favorite Things thread, etc.) It's clear your body is responding to stress (i.e. the powerful headaches out of the blue). Hopefully once you can learn some strategies for taking the edge off stress, your body will function better and you'll be better rested and energized to deal with your classes.

Might also want to check your salt intake or caffeine intake; maybe those are throwing your body off kilter as well. Take care of you as best you can; you're worth the effort.

For the most part I think it's just everything mixed in to one. I'm moving when I leave for CMU in august. Right now I'm killing myself over my classes. I try as hard as I can in my bio and my teacher told me today I only have a 59 in the class so I need to pass my lecture final and lab final with outstanding colors. It's not that I don't try, it's just very hard for me. Plus I have two big projects for my other two classes that I really don't have the time or energy to focus on.

Work is hit or miss. Most of the time it just pisses me off or annoys me. Not to mention I'm only getting paid $8.09 and hour and my hours were cut down to 6 a week. My mom and I have been hit or miss as well. One moment we are fine and the next we are screaming. A lot of times it's from one of us starting off talking to the other then one says something that sparks the other person and then a non stop yelling match has begun.

Not to mention since I don't have insurance on my car the place I'm getting my loan through is adding insurance on my car for me which is adding 1,000+ on my loan. They won't do it if I have the insurance on my own before the 8th but neither I nor my mom will have the money by then. Then just little things like having to run around all the time or the feeling like I'm drowning and I can't get myself out. I feel helpless.

^^ I know there's no one thing that'll fix everything. But sometimes all it takes to make you happier is one life change. Thankfully, that's coming up for you in August when you move. The move might improve some things for you.

What's your intended major, DCGG? Is bio essential to it? I'm wondering if dropping the class will keep your GPA from falling. I know that would be lost $, but it's just an idea. If you need a science class to graduate, maybe there's an environmental science class you can take that'll help set you up for a green job later on.

I once had a job for which I applied for full-time hours but they kept giving me 8-hour weeks. I had to quit; I couldn't afford to work there. In your position, I'd look for something better. Checking craigslist and the classified might yield something good. Working at a chain bookstore or a library might be boring, but the hours will be more consistent in most cases and the pay will be comparable.

Just thinking out loud.

just discovered I have a form of Trypophobia. Now THAT explains A LOT...


Also... Surinam Toad

Ew, green puke

.........I wish I were an Oscar Meyer weiner..........

Some idiot at work asked me if I was into vampires. I was bored so told them I wasn't into vampires but that I had friends who thought they were vampires. Her jaw dropped. Stupid questions get stupid answers.

^^ haha! Ought to tell her you've got them all on speed dial.

^^Ha! That woulda been hysterical!

Holy crap! I just realized I owe my boss a few bucks from last week. Why didn't he remind me?

I keep staring at Diva's avatar and it's doing strange but not unpleasant things to me.

What a delightfully toothsome young man

If spiders and yellow jackets/ hornets stayed far far away from me and my house at all times I would be happy.

Thinking of getting an actual haircut in the morning to help me get work and I'm kinda freaking out.

^^ Can you tie it back in a low ponytail instead? I think if it's well groomed, you'll be in good shape. My husband considered cutting his hair to help him get work, but he's been able to land positions with it neatly tied back. He didn't want to cut it anyway, and even his (female) stylist encouraged him not to, even though she lost a sale in doing so.

Ripe bananas are delicious. Even more delicious than my avatar. And my avatar is super delicious, so you know bananas are good!

^^ Hell, now I'm hungry for all sorts of things.

^^Bad girl! LOL

I wonder what is going to happen today.

More feminine issues... I'm starting to think my generic pills are not much more than sugar pills, with how my body's been reacting lately.

On the bright side, it's payday and I'm depositing my check in a little while. (no bonus check)

If you want to rant about feminine issues, join my gang

As for your bonus, well I thought that would have been a certainty. You need to keep up the job hunt for an employer who will recognise your talents

You could always just stay at home and imagine Diva's avatar and bananas though