Can't bring myself to revise
Moderately depressed person here. I've tried breaking it up into small portions, pretending I'm a robot, doing it all in one chunk, reward system, punishment system, only 5mins etc but I just CANT. Probably just a matter of will power now and JUST DO IT rather than writing this. Still hoping for a little advice.
Original post by Anonymous
Moderately depressed person here. I've tried breaking it up into small portions, pretending I'm a robot, doing it all in one chunk, reward system, punishment system, only 5mins etc but I just CANT. Probably just a matter of will power now and JUST DO IT rather than writing this. Still hoping for a little advice.
The only advice that has worked for me in situations like this is to focus on making other parts of your life better and then the revision will come with it. I get that it is hard when you have things that need to be done, but making time for yourself is important too and if you do this, you'll be able to work better.
I would try to focus on getting a good sleep and wake routine, making sure you go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Eating at the same times too, and making sure you are managing to eat some good healthy foods, because they'll fuel your brain. Try to do a few things that bring you out of your head and into your body - exercise, watching a funny program, trying to do some kind of problem solving. All of these can help you change mental state.
Most importantly, be kind to yourself. You are doing your best. Keep trying, you will get there, but being harsh on yourself won't help.
And if you start feeling worse or like it is becoming unmanageable, please get help, there are lots of amazing services out there that you can contact.
Sending all the best,
Evie (final year medic at UoS)
Original post by Anonymous
Moderately depressed person here. I've tried breaking it up into small portions, pretending I'm a robot, doing it all in one chunk, reward system, punishment system, only 5mins etc but I just CANT. Probably just a matter of will power now and JUST DO IT rather than writing this. Still hoping for a little advice.
Your first port of call with your depression is to see your GP.
There is a lot of support out there such as:
-The Samaritans, you can call 116 123, which is available 24 hours a day
-Mind, 0300 123 3393
-Saneline, 0300 304 7000, from 4.30pm-10.30pm
-The mix, 0800 808 4994, 11am-11pm
-SHOUT, text 852258, 24 hour text service
-Crises, 741741, text service
-Papyrus, 0800 068 4141, if you have thoughts of suicide or in emotional distress
-Rethink mental health, 0300 5000 927
-No Panic, 0800 138 8889
-Relate, they have a chat advisor
-NHS mental health, 111
-Calm, calm.com
-Mental Health 24/7: 0800 008 6516
-hubofhope website, useful contact information for your local area
You can self refer yourself to talking therapies on the NHS website.
There is the mind forum
Also Facebook groups
You can join support groups
You can contact a crises team if things get very bad Plenty of resources online, infor mation regarding well being.
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