OCD At University

I have finished my A Levels and am anticipating my results tomorrow, I have planned to take a gap year as due to my OCD I am struggling a lot with the idea of University.
I hate going out late, clubbing, I need routine, which is why I am so worried about going to Uni, I want to go to get a degree and start a new chapter and I have constant fear of failure if I don’t go even though it is my idea of hell.
I like my own space and I don’t want to share a kitchen with dirty people I am so worried about that and worried about struggling to make friends at uni if I don’t go clubbing etc.
Can anyone with OCD at uni give some advice on how they dealt with it? Or any uni recommendations that are good with helping students with mental health disabilities etc, and student accom advice also.
Thank you

Hey @Hannah56273 how are you? I just wanted to check in and see how you were feeling about your results and whether you had definitely decided on the gap year or if you were thinking about uni still?
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with the idea of uni, change can be scary, but once you settle in and find your feet you can start feeling more confident. I didn't like going out late or clubbing either, so I didn't get involved in any of those sort of freshers events, and that's totally fine - there's no right or wrong way to experience university life. You could get involved in other types of freshers events. When I was a student there were things like countryside walks, clothes fairs, afternoon tea, movie screenings etc.
Would you consider commuting to university instead of moving out, that way you're not worried about sharing your space?
All universities should hopefully have great student support systems in place to help you whenever you need it during your time as a student. You should be able to speak with mental health counsellors, and receive any support you need to help you excel during your studies.
It's great to hear that you do want a degree and start this new chapter, yes it can be daunting, but it could end up being the best decision you make! You might meet your lifelong friends, experience some pretty cool opportunities, find new hobbies you love, get incredible grades. I know changing up your routine is scary, but sometimes you do have to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Sometimes I think it's better to do something and regret it, then not do it and constantly be asking yourself 'what if?'.
Ultimately, it's your decision to make and yours alone, but do reach out to friends and family today. Speak with your teachers too as they may be able to offer you some great advice. I'm really wishing you all the best of luck, I hope you make the right decision for you! You've got this, and I hope you believe in yourself!
Becky
#FindYourFuture