Only you can answer that. I started my pre-reqs four months after my 13 year old son died from leukemia and have not stopped since. For me, it has been healing. I learned that sitting in my pain didn't bring him back and just left me to focus on the horror. I do better when I am busy. Nobody grieves the same way.
Do what you need to do. Only you know if it is the right decision. For me, it would not be. For you, it very well could be. Trust yourself.
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You just have to do what is going to be best for your own well being. I understand what you are going through. I lost my little brother to suicide 2 months ago, last month my 46 year old aunt died by the same genetic disease my dad has and I might and Wednesday my just turned 4 year old daughter went to go stay with my parents 1200 miles away for 7 weeks so I can finish school. I have no help here and my husband is leaving to work out of town for the next 7 weeks. With senior practicum I have to have reliable help with her. My other 3 sons are school age and my teen can watch them after school. So needless to say it's been a very rough semester. With essentially 3 losses in a 2 month time frame, although the loss of my daughter is temporary it's still a huge emotional loss for me. My brothers death just gets harder as a new month passes.
I just try to stay distracted so I can get through school. I am so close to being done. My daughter aka mini me was a good distraction so I am not sure what I will do now. Maybe throw myself into working out because my class portion is almost done so not a lot to do school wise.
Anyway you know what you can handle and if taking a break is what you need to do than do that.
I am very sorry for your loss. :heartbeat
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RKpianoman, APRN
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If it's all catching up with you and you're not able to really concentrate on your studies, a break really might help you in the long run. But, something to look into might be the possibility of going part-time. At my school, they offer the option of just taking a few classes at a time; your faculty should be able to work with you and help you out with a gameplan of what to do. Don't be afraid to meet with them and let them know how you're feeling and ask for their help!