mental health
help on falling behind on uni work while struggling with mental health?
currently studying with the OU and I keep falling behind even with an extension already. really struggling at the moment and soon to be put on meds this week which ive heard can make it worse for a while.
any advice appreciated
thanks
currently studying with the OU and I keep falling behind even with an extension already. really struggling at the moment and soon to be put on meds this week which ive heard can make it worse for a while.
any advice appreciated
thanks
Original post by samanthabaillie
help on falling behind on uni work while struggling with mental health?
currently studying with the OU and I keep falling behind even with an extension already. really struggling at the moment and soon to be put on meds this week which ive heard can make it worse for a while.
any advice appreciated
thanks
currently studying with the OU and I keep falling behind even with an extension already. really struggling at the moment and soon to be put on meds this week which ive heard can make it worse for a while.
any advice appreciated
thanks
Could you get a doctor's note showing how the meds negatively effect you?
I knew a student who did that for exams.
The only other thing I can recommend is to teach out to the OU and at least figure out what your options are.
You maybe able to submit mitigating circumstances
You can get support and there is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-relate, they have a chat advisor
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad
Plenty of resources online, information regarding well being
You can get support and there is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-relate, they have a chat advisor
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad
Plenty of resources online, information regarding well being
