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Struggling with college

I’m in my 2nd year of college and I’m really struggling. I was considering dropping out after my first year but I stuck with it to see what would happen but my anxiety is getting worse and I’m starting to feel unhappy all of the time the work load is too much for me to handle and I went to the college support officer but they weren’t much help I’m studying health and social , art, textiles and gcse maths. I also do a job on the side and it’s also adding pressure. I know I haven’t got long left in college but I’m just really struggling with the workload and I know I’m not going to pass some of my subjects. I’m also looking at apprenticeships in healthcare and I’m really confused right now, would appreciate any advice.
(edited 4 years ago)
Original post by cmegan
I’m in my 2nd year of college and I’m really struggling. I was considering dropping out after my first year but I stuck with it to see what would happen but my anxiety is getting worse and I’m starting to feel unhappy all of the time the work load is too much for me to handle and I went to the college support officer but they weren’t much help I’m studying health and social , art, textiles and gcse maths. I also do a job on the side and it’s also adding pressure. I know I haven’t got long left in college but I’m just really struggling with the workload and I know I’m not going to pass some of my subjects. I’m also looking at apprenticeships in healthcare and I’m really confused right now, would appreciate any advice.

1. Go and see your GP with your stress / anxiety issues.
2. If you dont have enough time, then consider why and look at being better organised, prioritising workload and working harder.
3. Giving up your job should also be considered
4. Consider giving up art or textiles. They normally cause issues if you have portfolios to complete and have left things late.
5. If you want apprenticeships, then start looking but you are in a better position with good results. Focus on studies and getting well, careers can look after itself.

0. Childline 0800 1111
1. Samaritans 116 123
2. https://kooth.com/ Online counselling
3. Papyrus HOPElineUK: 0800 068 41 41
Papyrus-uk.org
Support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress particularly teenagers and young adults.
4. The Mix. 0808 808 4994. Sunday to Friday from 2pm to 11pm. webchat Sunday to Friday from 2pm to 11pm, and Saturday from 8pm to 11pm.
https://depression.org.nz/is-it-depression-anxiety/self-test/
https://www.mind.org.uk/media/1993364/how-to-manage-stress_2015.pdf

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/how-deal-exam-stress
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/exam-stress/
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/exam-stress/
https://www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/selfhelp/selfleafpdf/anxipan
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Original post by 999tigger
1. Go and see your GP with your stress / anxiety issues.
2. If you dont have enough time, then consider why and look at being better organised, prioritising workload and working harder.
3. Giving up your job should also be considered
4. Consider giving up art or textiles. They normally cause issues if you have portfolios to complete and have left things late.
5. If you want apprenticeships, then start looking but you are in a better position with good results. Focus on studies and getting well, careers can look after itself.

0. Childline 0800 1111
1. Samaritans 116 123
2. https://kooth.com/ Online counselling
3. Papyrus HOPElineUK: 0800 068 41 41
Papyrus-uk.org
Support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress particularly teenagers and young adults.
4. The Mix. 0808 808 4994. Sunday to Friday from 2pm to 11pm. webchat Sunday to Friday from 2pm to 11pm, and Saturday from 8pm to 11pm.
https://depression.org.nz/is-it-depression-anxiety/self-test/
https://www.mind.org.uk/media/1993364/how-to-manage-stress_2015.pdf

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/how-deal-exam-stress
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/exam-stress/
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/exam-stress/
https://www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/selfhelp/selfleafpdf/anxipan

Thank you so much 😊
did you sit gcse maths in november or will you be sitting it in the summer?
if you haven't got a rough revision timetable together i'd definitely recommend putting one together so your time's better organised :yes:
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Original post by entertainmyfaith
did you sit gcse maths in november or will you be sitting it in the summer?
if you haven't got a rough revision timetable together i'd definitely recommend putting one together so your time's better organised :yes:

I’ll be sitting maths in the summer and the support officer helped me create a timetable. Thank you for helping

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