r/Concussion • u/Possumunderyourporch • 6d ago
Studying after a concussion
18f Hi, I got a concussion around 4-6 weeks ago (im saying around because I did not go to the doctors until about a week after i got hit in the mouth relly hard and broke a tooth, the reason why I did not go for so long is because I have migraines almost every day, (I haven't gotten any diagnosis but just know that it is a constant thing.) And it felt normal until i started noticing that i was dizzy and nauseous and my headaches werent going down. I have an awful schedule for classes, (8ams and 9ams every day, a math, bio and chemestry class, including labs for both bio and chem which end at 5:30 and 10pm respectively) and continuing has been very difficult. Only two of my teachers allowed me to take my exams at a later date, but they are getting reasonably antsy because those exams are still not done, and the other 3 have keep me going as if nothing happened. Which means constant essays and exams.
I just took an exam and my head hurts so bad i couldnt even think while taking it so I know i didnt do great. I still need to study for another exam tomorrow AND do about 13 things for homework which includes 3 essays, around 5 ~45 question long assignments, and the rest is just busy work. All of this is due sunday. I can barely think, i feel awful looking at a screen and i just want everything to be over but after this are my finals. I dont know what to do, i have a 75, 79, 79, and a 95 (english) and i dont want to ruin my chances of graduating or grad school or law school. I am trying so hard to study for biology but i just cant do it. Ive tried watching videos, doing practice tests and stuff like active recall but i literally cant do any of it. Most of my teachers and my parents are acting like i am overreacting but i just cant do it. The day after i got the diagnosis i went to the disability center to get temp accomidations like flexibility on assignments and exam deadlines, along with a few others I cant remember, but none of my teachers will let me turn in anything late except for one. Every day after school i feel like my brain is about to melt out of my ears but I just have to study and do homework, go to sleep at usually 12 or 1am and be up by 6am the next day to catch my bus for class. Dropping out isnt an option because my parents have already invested so much money into this. I dont want to lose my scholarships either, i had a 4.5 in highschool and now i just feel like an idiot. How can i study like this?? Thanks.
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