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Hello.
I had to move my first exam back to October (was Aug 31). Part of the reason was due to scheduling conflicts (I work as an audit associate for medium sized regional firm). However, the main reason is I am diagnosed bipolar and clincal depression. What this boils down to is that I have extreme depressive states where just going to work and being my normal self (which believe it or not, I’m actually a “nice” and “extremely enjoyable” person to be around as reviewed by my peers) literally exhausts me. Leaves me drained, tired, etc. My “manic” stages are anger – which translates to me hiding my anger in the work environment and coming home drained, tired, and definitely ticked off I have to study.
My clinical depression diagnosis came as no surprise – I’d been self-aware for some time. The bipolar disorder did come as a shock, and I haven’t really figured out how to properly deal with it. I’m unmedicated and don’t have time to study much less see a therapist, so while I appreciate those suggestions – I don’t believe in medicine and I don’t have time for therapy.
So, my point of posting this was if anyone else in the wide another71 community suffered from either of these disorders and had tips/advice on how to push through it. I’ve forgotten a majority of the studying for REG I did in July, so I find myself even MORE frustrated as I try to just keep moving forward. I had gotten to chapter five (Becker). My study plan showed me I had time to re-start at R4 and still have two weeks to review. So, my next question is if anyone can verify that review will save me. I had previous tax experience so individuals is pretty locked down for me, unless it’s super deep. R3 and R4 seriously are a bummer.
I’m rambling, but can’t exactly walk up to a co-worker and be like ‘Hey man! Are you bipolar? Do you have tips for bipolar people on taking the exam?’.
I promise I’m not so serious… but this test is too expensive to fail, there is pressure financially to pass, and light pressure at work to pass to receieve promotion.
REG - 10/2
BEC - 11/30
FAR - Feb. 2016
AUD - April 2016
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