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I feel horrible and a failure

I feel like such a failure, well cos I am, i didnt do so well last year at uni so this year I have to retake a couple of modules, i was struggling but i really had no one to talk to abt it, other than that its just on me for procrastinating. ive started working much earlier this year to avoid a worse fate but i feel so behind and like a failure, idk how to stop feeling like trash, everyone else will be going ahead.. idek what to do :frown: i am trying my best to work hard but im in such a bad place mentally and physically :frown:

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Original post by cakeofmilk
I feel like such a failure, well cos I am, i didnt do so well last year at uni so this year I have to retake a couple of modules, i was struggling but i really had no one to talk to abt it, other than that its just on me for procrastinating. ive started working much earlier this year to avoid a worse fate but i feel so behind and like a failure, idk how to stop feeling like trash, everyone else will be going ahead.. idek what to do :frown: i am trying my best to work hard but im in such a bad place mentally and physically :frown:

Please don’t be so hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes and faces setbacks. You’re not a failure for needing to retake some modules. In fact, it shows that you’re fixing your errors, which is not a sign of failure but of strength; that happens to many students. It’s great that you’re starting earlier this year and working harder. Don't forget to take breaks and just relax whenever you can. I am sure that you can do it. You are not a failure.

Reply 2

Original post by RachelBoss
Please don’t be so hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes and faces setbacks. You’re not a failure for needing to retake some modules. In fact, it shows that you’re fixing your errors, which is not a sign of failure but of strength; that happens to many students. It’s great that you’re starting earlier this year and working harder. Don't forget to take breaks and just relax whenever you can. I am sure that you can do it. You are not a failure.

thank you for your encouraging words 💓

Reply 3

don't compare yourself to others, just focus on what you're working towards - nothing wrong with retaking, people probably do it more often than you think.
maybe see if you can join a society if you haven't made any friends you can talk to? uni's a lovely experience when you have a good support network.

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