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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
I feel like you should probably get your mental health sorted out before attempting to apply to college. That behaviour is very upsetting and triggering to other students, and all colleges and universities that I've ever seen have a student code of conduct you must adhere to.
gpt
Yep. I have bipolar disorder and while I did not get to that level at that point in time, it was a major deterrent to my success in school. It made my life actively difficult even without those high manic episodes starting for me yet. Rapid cycling may very well knock you off hard. I appreciate the prioritization of other students for sure, that is important and should be reason enough. But just to tack on, it sounds like OP's life is about to get very difficult personally and academically. No shame in deferring attendance until you find mental health assistance. I don't have much affirmative advice but plenty of advice that amounts to "here is a huge fucking mistake I made, please do not make it also."