Any advice?

Recently I've started struggling to get up in the morning. I still go to sixth form so it's summer for me but every morning I wake up at around 10:15 and sometimes don't get to until 11 or 12. I know it's bad and I hate it as I could be doing other stuff which is much better but I just can't get up in the sense that I really don't want to and it feels like a struggle. I've also recently been feeling really heavy and weighed down by everything going on even though everything has kinda died with until September. I still feel heavy and dark most of the time. Sorry it's not a great description but I don't know how else to phrase it.

I got told I might have anxiety when I went to the doctor's recently though it hasn't been diagnosed as they want to do a blood test to just be certain though the doctor said she's pretty sure. I don't know if this is connected?

Any advice on how to help these feelings would be welcomed :smile:

thank you

Reply 1

flowersinmyhair

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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by Anonymous

Recently I've started struggling to get up in the morning. I still go to sixth form so it's summer for me but every morning I wake up at around 10:15 and sometimes don't get to until 11 or 12. I know it's bad and I hate it as I could be doing other stuff which is much better but I just can't get up in the sense that I really don't want to and it feels like a struggle. I've also recently been feeling really heavy and weighed down by everything going on even though everything has kinda died with until September. I still feel heavy and dark most of the time. Sorry it's not a great description but I don't know how else to phrase it.
I got told I might have anxiety when I went to the doctor's recently though it hasn't been diagnosed as they want to do a blood test to just be certain though the doctor said she's pretty sure. I don't know if this is connected?
Any advice on how to help these feelings would be welcomed :smile:

thank you

Anxiety could be related to the way you are feeling. From the way you have described it though, it makes it sound like it could be depression. Is there any particular kind of support you are looking for?

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

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by flowersinmyhair

Where do I go next? Should I go to a doctor? Tell parents?
I haven't gone back to the doctor's yet mostly as I'm scared what will happen if I do get diagnosed. I've heard people saying they wished they didn't get diagnosed and it's made me doubt going 😅. I know it's probably stupid but

Reply 3

flowersinmyhair

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post

by Anonymous

I would try going back to the doctor again, saying that you feel this way and ask about what support can be offered (whether that being referred to mental health services, or otherwise). It may be helpful to tell your parents, because if they know how you are feeling then they may be able to help you in some way. I personally haven't actually been diagnosed with a mental health condition (although I do have mental health issues) so I can't really speak about regretting getting a diagnosis.

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

I didn't tell them about the anxiety thing because I got too nervous so I'll try go to the doctor first again and see what happens next. Problem is I'm going to uni soon and I couldn't get into a mental health service for six months which is basically when I'll be doing exams and thinking about leaving. So I'm a tiny bit stuck for now..