#flooffriday but I know I need it more on Monday

I’ve been a whirlwind since going back to school for certifications. Friday I received a grade WAY LOWER than what I was expecting with comments that left me utterly confused. While I know this is still all spinning in my mind, and I know it made me rather disconnected in classes or while working on assignments since, I’m also really proud of working on what I can do in moving forward. I may not control my thoughts or emotions, but I really am working at making responsible actions for how I’m dealing with this. My dog believes in us! I believe in us! (And I’m wearing my “I Refuse 2 Sink ⚓️” necklace to remind me.). Doggo and I also send so much strength and comfort to us all. Proud of all the work we’re doing! 💪🏼💜🐶⚓️

GregJ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

Your dog is so cute! Also no point in beating yourself up over something you cannot change. Just learn from this and apply what you learned to do better next time. Try talking to your teacher/professor and ask them what the comments mean. I’m sure they will be more than happy to walk you through it especially if you tell them you want to understand what you did wrong. Don’t beat yourself up. Take a breath and pet your dog for me!

ARTnotOCD

Date posted: 2y

@NOCD Advocate - Greg J. I gave him your pets, and he appreciated them. 🥰 This professor has been adamant about not answering many types of questions, but our next 3 papers (only 5 graded papers for the semester) are built upon this one. So while correcting and revising won’t change the grade I received, they can make a difference in future ones, (including one due Thursday 😬). So I’m doing what I can to learn from this, fixing what will be helpful for future pieces, and moving on (at least as best I can!). Taking breaths and snuggling my doggo are definitely helping me through this, as are your encouraging words. 😊

GregJ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

@ARTnotOCD Sorry your professor is being like that, not cool at all. Would it be possible to review notes, textbook, or watch YouTube videos on this topic to help you learn more? For example if it’s for math you can look up example problems similar to what you got wrong. There are many great resources online for every subject! :)

ARTnotOCD

Date posted: 2y

@NOCD Advocate - Greg J. Yes! While a lot of where I lost points appears to be due to subjective grading or where this professor deviates from the normal style formats she asked us to use, going back to sources from class and expanding readings beyond that is an excellent idea! It meets my personal objective to learn more and could be key in me meeting my professional goal of passing this course. As my mom suggested I just want to get what I can from this course and pass so I can move on to courses with professors who may be better fits for me.

GregJ

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

@ARTnotOCD That’s a great mindset. Wish you luck in the rest of this class! You got this!

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