Anxiety

Uni starts soon (24th September) and honestly, I’m already anxious about it. I’m going into first year, and I didn’t really enjoy my foundation year. I got through it because it wasn’t too hard, but I just didn’t like it.
This year I only have three days a week, but my timetable is packed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. back-to-back, with just a one-hour lunch break. I don’t know if I can handle full days like that because I get drained so quickly, especially with my anxiety.
I’ve had a lot going on in my life recently, and even though there are still about 20 days left before uni starts, I’m already stressing. I know first year won’t be easy, and I just don’t feel mentally ready for it.
Another thing is I didn’t make any friends last year. I do want friends, but I feel like I can’t balance a social life with my studies and my mental health. Last year I really didn’t enjoy uni, my attendance was low, and I’m scared this year will end up the same.
I’ve also started going to the gym, which has been helping, but I’m worried I won’t be able to keep it up once uni starts because I’ll be trying to balance revision and everything else.
I just wanted to rant, but if anyone has advice, I’d really appreciate it.

Reply 1

mattersofthemind

It sounds like you’ve got a lot on your mind, and it’s completely understandable to feel anxious with uni coming up. Try to take things one step at a time rather than thinking about the whole year at once. Even small breaks during long days can help with your energy, and keeping up the gym, even if just briefly, could give you some balance. You don’t need a big social circle either—sometimes one or two good connections can make a real difference. And if it feels too heavy, don’t hesitate to reach out for support at uni early on. You’re not alone in feeling this way.