depression/anxiety diagnosis left too late?

I'm not sure what you've already done, but I would recommend seeing your GP, and seeing if they can write a letter to the university. You could then submit mitigating circumstances before you sit your exams. I don't know how this works at your university, but I can't imagine it would give you "extra marks" for example, but if you failed, then they could take that into consideration when it comes to awarding a degree/allowing resits etc.

I'm not sure what you've already done, but I would recommend seeing your GP, and seeing if they can write a letter to the university. You could then submit mitigating circumstances before you sit your exams. I don't know how this works at your university, but I can't imagine it would give you "extra marks" for example, but if you failed, then they could take that into consideration when it comes to awarding a degree/allowing resits etc.

They dont give extra marks but they do try and take approriate action and bear in mind certain things to be fair to everyone. Seems silly no to tell people you are ill (if you are) and get a fair shot at things. Seems OP has been through a lot and its affecting her, so a bit of consideration wouldnt be bad. It might matter when it comes to grades if shes inbetween.

ps@ jenny not sure about coherent, soemtimes its good to give insight if you have experience and they cant see the big picture. Lot of stress on these forums.

ps@ jenny not sure about coherent, soemtimes its good to give insight if you have experience and they cant see the big picture. Lot of stress on these forums.

They dont give extra marks but they do try and take approriate action and bear in mind certain things to be fair to everyone. Seems silly no to tell people you are ill (if you are) and get a fair shot at things. Seems OP has been through a lot and its affecting her, so a bit of consideration wouldnt be bad. It might matter when it comes to grades if shes inbetween.

ps@ jenny not sure about coherent, soemtimes its good to give insight if you have experience and they cant see the big picture. Lot of stress on these forums.

hi! went to the gp today, he prescribed propranolol for anxiety, though he didn't exactly say "you have anxiety". my voice was all shaky, he was like yeeah I can see you're quite anxious

Well see how it goes. I think it takes a few weeks to kick in and if that doesnt help then he might try another type. I recall you said you were getting counsling and tbh they would know more about what youve been through so if you talk t your tutor, then they might contribute. He only knows what you tell him so work with him..

Try to eat sleep and relax properly. Exercise like a walk can help as well. See how it goes. Hang in there and do yourself justice.

yes, i'm meant to come back after a few weeks for dosage checking and stuff. yes, i got an email about cbt - got an appt for end of april! but they have no earlier ones

where did you get the money from, to pay for your second degree?

i mentioned that i worked between my retakes. i worked full time for an entire year, so i saved up. and living at home means i only need to cover tuition fees

You need to learn to look after yourself, so you are in the best condition for when exams come round and beyond. I knowit takes a lot of energy but keep it simple and it will pay off. Does your tutor know what youve been through? If not make him aware you are finding it difficult, but you are doing things to deal with it. You dont have to be a sympathy case, but its good they know.

So you failed both times huh? What are you going to do now??

i told her about my stammer and how i'm worried it will affect my presentation. she offered to practise (ie, make me as uncomfortable as she can and then make me do it) but i know how that's gonna go, so i'm not too keen she knows nothing else. in my counselling session yesterday they focused a great lot on my not getting into my first choice university, which is a grief passed long ago. but i couldn't get anything more out physically, i started crying and sobbing. counselling people don't know about my stammer.
today at the doctor's i focused more on the stammer and shakiness/chest pains.. i gathered that if i start talking about depression i'd just start crying again and it will be time wasted. i didn't get to the depression feelings, because i got all flustered and forgetful and my heart rate went up

You cnat do everything at once. You know there are plenty of charities for stammering? Presentations used to make me a bit nervous as well. Practice is key then you get that bored of it, it becomes natural. practice also helps with timing as does a good handout. If you dont have anyone to practice with then on your own in front of the mirror. Awkward but you get over it. You have to share with your GP and counselor so they know and take it into account. Anyway you are making progress. Try nad keep well organised so you get your uni work under control plus have time for all these other things.

Some good advice here. It isn't too late to get help - definitely see your GP. As someone else noted two issues here - first, and most important, your health. So see your GP, consider medication, but ask about side effects if you're concerned. You may find they either make you sleepy, or stop you sleeping, for a few weeks - but they might not.

Second - mitigating circumstances. As someone else said - explain your history to your GP, see what they say. Explain that for Uni purposes you could really do with a letter of diagnosis 'to whom it may concern', and that it would be really useful if it said something about your history ie that your depression hasn't just started, its been ongoing. He/she might also add - if you decide on meds - that they'd appreciate teh Uni ttakign account of the fact that whiel you've been prescribed medicaiton, this is 'unlikely to take full effect for some time, and so X's preparation for examinations is likely to be adversely affected.' I would also register wiht studen disability services (if you haven't already) and give them a copy of htat letter as evidence, and then apply for extra time for your exams for a start, and anything else that would help, like 'consideration'.

Apologies for the typos - in a bit of a hurry.

Good luck with everythiing, includign exams, but rememebr that you and your mental health are the most important thing.