Petition Letter
Good Evening,
Over this past month, during the final examination period, I have been dealing with a significant escalation in psychological challenges that have greatly affected my ability to focus on my academics. Most of my life, I have had intense anxiety. Up until now, the tools I was taught to deal with it have worked well enough not to affect my life too much. However, recently I have spiraled beyond my control, increasing my anxiety, causing me to lose weight and be unable to sleep or focus, which has affected my mental health. The tools I previously mentioned have been ineffective in helping me deal with this issue. As a result, my focus on studying and academics has been significantly affected, and I don't feel able to continue with my final exam. I have already taken three exams thus far, trying to power through. As a result, I have done irreversible damage to to my academic standing. For these reasons, I feel the need to drop CHEM 313 late. As outlined in the supporting letter, I have met with a Mental Health Therapist at Queen's to discuss this problem, and we came to this conclusion as the best way to safely resolve my problem.
Thank you for your consideration,
Owen Flett
Over this past month, during the final examination period, I have been dealing with a significant escalation in psychological challenges that have greatly affected my ability to focus on my academics. Most of my life, I have had intense anxiety. Up until now, the tools I was taught to deal with it have worked well enough not to affect my life too much. However, recently I have spiraled beyond my control, increasing my anxiety, causing me to lose weight and be unable to sleep or focus, which has affected my mental health. The tools I previously mentioned have been ineffective in helping me deal with this issue. As a result, my focus on studying and academics has been significantly affected, and I don't feel able to continue with my final exam. I have already taken three exams thus far, trying to power through. As a result, I have done irreversible damage to to my academic standing. For these reasons, I feel the need to drop CHEM 313 late. As outlined in the supporting letter, I have met with a Mental Health Therapist at Queen's to discuss this problem, and we came to this conclusion as the best way to safely resolve my problem.
Thank you for your consideration,
Owen Flett