Hi I’m a student at Lancaster Uni and I’m returning for my second year.
Last February I started the process of getting diagnosed for ADHD and the waiting time at the moment is over 12 months. I have become incredibly burnt out, sometimes to the extent to where my executive dysfunction prevents me from cooking meals or taking care of myself in general.
I’ve been looking at my timetable (and I know it’s probably more laid back than most peoples’ because I’m studying arts) but I’m just getting so stressed out. I feel like I’m drowning. I don’t know how to recover from burnout, I don’t know if I’m just depressed. I feel like everything is just going to get too much.
I have a DSA assessment in a few days so I can hopefully explain what sort of things I have going on - I don’t know what help they will offer me, I’ve tried CBT and anxiety meds but I just don’t gel with that sorta thing. I don’t think they suit how my brain functions.
I don’t know how to help myself when every little thing completely drains me. When I rest I feel bored and guilty but when I try to do something I get overstimulated and need days to recover, which isn’t usually possible with Uni.
This is more of a rant than a question really but I feel like this is a safe space and I welcome people to share any tips or similar experiences.