DS was due to go back to uni today after Christmas. It's a uni at the other end of the country to home. We've know somethings not been right all over the holidays, but last night he broke down and said he can't go back.
His distress was heartbreaking. He opened up a bit and said he feels really anxious, the work is hard (although akaik he's on top of it), his flat mates are not his sort of people and he just doesn't feel at home there. He thinks he's picked the wrong course as well.
He's a shy boy, quiet and finds it hard to make friends. He got exceptionally good a-level results, and has been used to picking things up really easily so I think uni perhaps has come as a shock.
We've decided that he shouldn't go back. We'll make him an appointment with the Dr for next week and go from there, but to be honest, I'm not really sure what that is. His mental health is the most important thing at the moment and I cannot and will not make him go while he's so distressed. He's got an exam next week, which he won't get there for too.
If anyone has any practical advice I would be very grateful.
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LurkyMcLurky · 12/01/2019 07:51
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