Discussion Anyone else a dropout

[Emerita]

I dropped out of high school because of my mental health, I was grieving, addicted to meth, and attempted to ctb. I kept planning on doing my GED but I enrolled twice and didn't do anything, I didn't even open the textbook. I couldn't bring myself to do it now my mind just shut off. I wish I could've finished high school normally like most. I had been a good student before I got B's or A's. I feel like it took a toll on my confidence not graduating. Im in the same position from then now Im just older. Most jobs want a high school diploma at least for something that pays a livable wage. Becoming hiki when I dropped out definitely hasn't helped.

If you dropped out do you have anything about your experience to share?

 

[DivineSpark]

I was forced to study something by society. I was two years in business school, but I had no motivation or interest. So I dropped out.

 

[darkbluesky]

Kind of similar situation. Never did any sort of exams stopped all education young. It definitley hit my confidence too especially as I was very isolated so I missed out on alot of that social development that was probably important. I looked into getting a job but I dont think ill last more than a day without having some sort of breakdown, especially as the jobs for people like me are very customer service oriented. Never rlly had the desire for a job either tho tbh always seen it as something you do because you 'have' to which ive never been a fan of like many people I can imagine.

 

[The Unanswered Q]

Do wish could've graduated, but would've killed self if kept going, so was better to dropout.

 

[leloyon]

I failed my GCSEs in secondary school, so I am basically in the position of someone who failed high school.

 

[Dyingoportunity]

I Dropped out during my final semester of college due to a nervous breakdown over both graphic design not being what I thought it was and that me failing at what I thought my parents wanted me to do. Been a NEET for several years at this point and I get a ton of crap for it, but it sure as hell beats being a people pleaser and doing something that would have destroyed my mental health.

 

[bankai]

I think the people on this thread are courageous to actually do what they want to do. I understand OP

 

[Almost Dead]

Managed to finish high school, but dropped out of university fairly quickly due to multiple reasons. Was just going to end up dead if I didn't, so it was the "lesser of two evils" option I guess... But it is very hard not to regret and wish you could have stuck it out regardless.

 

[twistedtransistor69]

I dropped out of highschool and I feel a lot of shame about it. I was a good student as a kid until I moved countries and didn't recieve a proper education for almost two years + other things that brought down my self confidence. My anxiety and depression grew and I dropped out around 15, I probably should've just suffered through it but idk maybe I would end up miserable on both timelines, who knows

 

[bleeding_heart_show]

I am a college dropout. I left for various reasons including:

- Bright overhead lights in every area.

- The buildings were noisy and unsanitary.

- The campus layout was illogical and I became lost frequently.

- High school was several classes each school day with five school days per week. College was two classes each school day with four school days per week.

- Lack of secluded places to wait between class sessions.

- People occasionally acted cruelly towards me because my behaviour/mannerisms appeared odd to them.

- The building that contained the cafeteria smelled like food.

- The work was either too simple or too advanced.

 

[StupidCat]

I technically completed my university education, but I didn't bother to het the degree. I couldn't stand living in the city for another semester.