I need some help

[Fauna21]

I’m not really sure if this is the right place but I thought it may be better than a student forum.
I’ve been to see my GP and told I have anxiety etc before and I’ve had contact with a support team but they only offered a few sessions which have ended. I’m very worried about my motivation and energy, I’m studying and although I’ve asked for extensions, I just can’t do it and I don’t know why. Taking time off isn’t possible and I’m not sure what to do. I don’t feel I have anyone I can turn to right now.

That's so toughI'm so sorry you are struggling. Did the sessions help at all? Could you go back to see your Gp?

What helps me when I'm struggling are things that I consider "healthy" that allow me to process my emotions and feelings. Like walking, exercise, cleaning, music.

The fact that you are low on energy and motivation suggest you could be depressed in which case could you manage a trip back to the GP. Maybe ask them to run some blood tests to see if there is anything underlying ie deficiencies/thyroid.

Do you have a support network?

They didn’t help a lot, I was struggling before Christmas but managed to get through but I can’t seem to even finish now, I don’t know why and I just feel it’s out of control.
I was told about medication etc and I’m going back this week but they don’t seem to help with the problem of low energy and no motivation. I exercise when I feel like it but I don’t feel I can do that now.
I don’t feel I can tell anyone, I’ve lied to my family and they think I’m well but I’d rather keep this to myself. I’ve thought about seeing someone privately for an assessment but as I can’t afford the fees after I’m not sure it would help. I’ve got deadlines this week that have been extended and I’ve no idea what to do

You should consider medication, the low energy and motivation is a major symptom of depression.

Can you defer this part of your course until September when you might feel well?

I don’t want to defer, a few situations whilst studying have contributed to it but I think my health would be more at risk if I don’t carry on, I’m just not sure who or what to do now

I have been in your situation. Very tough and scary. You are not alone. I took myself to the dr and got on ADs and they really helped. I felt like I could climb out of the hole, think clearly and act a little more rationally. I also went home for a bit to convalesce. I told my uni and they were very understanding. I had to catch up over the last summer when everyone else had finished, which was hard, but I managed. Going on ADs made me more like me so then I started eating better and exercising again and then came back off them about a year later.

Please talk to someone. You have done nothing wrong. E-hug x