Stay at home for another gap year?

I have been to uni for one year- dropped out last summer. I have been prescribed some anti-depressants and seeking therapy. I don’t think I’m mentally well enough to start another course- my mental health issues mean I struggle to function normally at the moment- I get sad thinking I’m wasting time though.

I have applied to unis for a course I’m not sure about. I have one offer but I’m not interested tbh. The first time I went to uni I was genuinely excited and passionate about the course- but it turned out I didn’t like the course and decided to leave. So I won’t have enough funding for another course if i start the one I’m not sure of this September.

Do I wait until I’m mentally ready to go back?

I wouldn’t want to waste a year of funding again- that would be foolish but I also feel very behind. If I were to start uni again next September (2025) I would be 22. It feels like such a long time, I started my last course when I was 19 because I completed an art foundation for a year before uni.

Just so unsure about everything. I know I’m only 21 and have years to sort my career but I don’t want to rest on my laurels and everything/ opportunities to pass me by.

I used to be such a motivated and positive person before I became depressed- feels like I’ve wasted my potential.

I have been to uni for one year- dropped out last summer. I have been prescribed some anti-depressants and seeking therapy. I don’t think I’m mentally well enough to start another course- my mental health issues mean I struggle to function normally at the moment- I get sad thinking I’m wasting time though.

I have applied to unis for a course I’m not sure about. I have one offer but I’m not interested tbh. The first time I went to uni I was genuinely excited and passionate about the course- but it turned out I didn’t like the course and decided to leave. So I won’t have enough funding for another course if i start the one I’m not sure of this September.

Do I wait until I’m mentally ready to go back?

I wouldn’t want to waste a year of funding again- that would be foolish but I also feel very behind. If I were to start uni again next September (2025) I would be 22. It feels like such a long time, I started my last course when I was 19 because I completed an art foundation for a year before uni.

Just so unsure about everything. I know I’m only 21 and have years to sort my career but I don’t want to rest on my laurels and everything/ opportunities to pass me by.

I used to be such a motivated and positive person before I became depressed- feels like I’ve wasted my potential.