I'm sorry Wilddog, my post was only starting and posted itself, I did not even touch a key -go figure.
What I was trying to say is that the extra isolation, combined with the
pressures of study and upcoming finals will have made it worse. Your ability to
cope, like mine did, is so much less and even getting up is a major victory.
I’m glad you have your dog, having pet like that does make a big difference, just the fact you get love and have responsibility does
that.
Do you find, even if your mum’s suggestion sounds a bit unfeeling, that
getting out for that walk does help? I have a dog called Foxy Dog, who will cheerfully
drag anyone along where it wants to go.
Can I suggest some stuff?
First of all go see your doctor and explain your situation, the pressure, the
not wanting to get up and face the day, shower and cook, the inability to study and the effects of isolation. It
may well be your medication and possibly therapy needs adjustment – it often does,
mine has been changed umpteen times each time I’ve started to go down.
Second go see uni disability services and discuss with them the best way
forward. It is no use your sitting finals unless you are in a position to do
yourself justice. I’ve found such services have been very sensible.
With a better medical regime plus less pressure you may be surprised at the difference
it makes to your life.
Apart from your mum is there anyone you can talk with, even if you do not go
into all the details, but just have conversations, someone understanding and friendly
to you?
Would you like to come back and say what you think of these suggestions? Things do get better, as I found out.
Croix
