u/TowerEnvironmental83

Need help with going back to college, any advice welcome

Hi! First post on this subreddit. Long story short I took almost an entire year away from my community college without telling any of my family. I learned end of last year/start of this year that I have bipolar disorder (type 2). I am currently in an IOP and am trying to make plans to go back to community college as a part time student while I work full time. I just am unsure of the logistics.

never formally withdrawed I just ghosted altogether. I am not even sure what to say to admissions, do I have to provide any medical documentation of my diagnosis? I am scared that because I have been so out of whack and through so many doctos/psychiatrists that I wouldn't even be able to assemble the right documents if they are even necessary.

I feel like I have totally fallen behind as a young adult and it's very scary and I am not sure why I am so freaked out over a community college also. I am not even sure if I want to continue with my current major (Comp Sci)

For the record I am actively in this IOP until beginning of September and I have mentioned it to my personal therapist so we're going to get into detail next session. Looking for more practical advice/if anyone has gone through a similar situation.

TL;DR - Practical advice needed for going back to community college after ghosting for a year/similar experiences appreciated

Thank you so much in advance!

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u/TowerEnvironmental83 — 8 hours ago