Is this normal?
Is it normal to feel so burnt out by university, demotivated and essentially worthless because you know you aren't studying for your exams in January. I already know I'm going to fail and am so overwhelmed I want to cry.
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Go and see your Personal Tutor or similar, or Student Support / Student Wellbeing - they will know how to help, promise.
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by McGingerGo and see your Personal Tutor or similar, or Student Support / Student Wellbeing - they will know how to help, promise.
My term's over. I'm on break and don't want to do anything. This semester was horrible.
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by AnonymousMy term's over. I'm on break and don't want to do anything. This semester was horrible.
Phone Student Support tomorrow morning - they will still be in their office.
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by AnonymousIs it normal to feel so burnt out by university, demotivated and essentially worthless because you know you aren't studying for your exams in January. I already know I'm going to fail and am so overwhelmed I want to cry.
Is it possible for you to apply for mitigating circumstances and have an extension on the exams? Try and email or ring your uni as soon as you can to talk about how you're feeling as the earlier you do, the quicker they can help you solve it. Burn out is very real at university and can be really severe. If you feel like it's too much and you need time off, you can reach out about deferring as mental health is the most important thing.
Hope this helps and make sure you take a big rest over the holidays
Vee (kingston rep)
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by AnonymousIs it normal to feel so burnt out by university, demotivated and essentially worthless because you know you aren't studying for your exams in January. I already know I'm going to fail and am so overwhelmed I want to cry.
Hi there,
I'm really sorry to hear about how you are feeling. University is a huge life change and it is very normal to feel burnt out and overwhelmed. Feeling this way means you are under a lot of pressure - whether it is from living independently or your course - and neither one means you are worthless.
Stress can easily build up and can make studying feel impossible but one bad exam period does not mean you are incapable of doing well at university. Your mental health matters much more than any exam.
Reaching out to wellbeing services or trusted lecturers at your university can be really helpful. It is also important to rely on close friends and family if you can. There is also online support available through Student Minds and Student Space, which offer resources specifically for students:
This is a more detailed list of free student mental health support: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/uni-life/free-mental-health-support-uni-students/
A few things that helped me through my first semester include:
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Having a non-academic hobby - an activity to take your mind off university and properly relax
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Breaking tasks into small steps - this helped make everything seem much more manageable and created a checklist I could go through
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Prioritising the essentials: sleep, food, movement, social life
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Creating a study environment I enjoyed - I usually went to the library or a cafe for a place to focus as well as relax and get outside
Esther
Student Ambassador
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by AnonymousIs it normal to feel so burnt out by university, demotivated and essentially worthless because you know you aren't studying for your exams in January. I already know I'm going to fail and am so overwhelmed I want to cry.
Hi Anom,
I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I'd love to give some advice.
Firstly, as soon as your university opens back up contact your student support, they should be able to give you guidance and direct support with your situation. Additionally, contacting your personal tutor or any tutor you trust is important so they understand what is going on and make possible alterations for you.
It's normal to feel overwhelmed, degrees can be difficult, but it's important to get support. It's okay to have time off, and it may be worth looking for or asking for support with making a study plan that will prevent this situation in the future by creating a better work/life balance.
It may also be worth looking to see if your university provides extra support during the Christmas period as it can be challenging for many students, this may be advertised on their website.
I hope this helps, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (University of Lancashire)
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Hi everyone. Thank you for responding. I'm very stressed out about exams. I've got exams in 20 days and honestly I know I'll fail. I'm constantly relearning every theorem and the volume of content there is to learn is shocking. I can't remember every theorem ever and I've just been relearning content and redoing problem sheets. It's honestly too much and I want to just cry. I can't even relax as I'm a joint degree student and I have other coursework due as well that's haunting me.
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by AnonymousIs it normal to feel so burnt out by university, demotivated and essentially worthless because you know you aren't studying for your exams in January. I already know I'm going to fail and am so overwhelmed I want to cry.
Hi @Anonymous 👋
Hope you are well. It is normal to feel burnt out especially when it comes to holidays. You have done a whole term of University - assignments (coursework and tests), deadlines to keep up with, work, studying, getting to classes, events and all! When you get a break, you will want to relax that is normal. I felt like that last year as well. When I got to my holiday, I was tempted to just do nothing and relax which is great but remember to do at least a little bit of studying. Splitting the weeks is useful for example, first two weeks as completing all coursework that needs to be done and then studying as well and the second half of the holiday can be you doing nothing at all.
You don't have to do a lot of work but it is helpful to do just a couple of hours of studying. For me this Christmas holiday, I do 2 hours of studying everyday except weekends and work. The first week of my holiday i used to complete all my assignments and make sure I am all up to date with everything including sorting out notes and paperwork. Then just looking over lectures for upcoming exams is great. I spend most of my time on netflix and reading books because I like to plan my schedule! So stay motivated you can do this 😊
Essex Student Rep- Lavanya 💜
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by AnonymousIs it normal to feel so burnt out by university, demotivated and essentially worthless because you know you aren't studying for your exams in January. I already know I'm going to fail and am so overwhelmed I want to cry.
You are absolutely not alone in feeling like this, and I’m really sorry you’re going through it. Feeling burnt out, overwhelmed and demotivated at uni is so common, especially when exams are looming. It doesn’t mean you’re failing as a person or that you’re worthless, it means you’re exhausted and under a lot of pressure….
Please try to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, whether that’s friends, family, or anyone you trust. Keeping it all inside just makes it heavier, and you deserve support….even saying it out loud can take a small bit of the weight off.
It’s also genuinely okay to take some time to rest and do things that help you unwind, watching something comforting, going for a walk, listening to music, sleeping, anything that helps your nervous system calm down. Looking after your mental health is not wasting time, it’s necessary, especially when you’re feeling this low!
If things feel too much, reaching out to your university wellbeing or support team is a really good step. They’re there for moments exactly like this and can help with academic support, extensions, or just someone to talk to….you don’t have to deal with it on your own.
Be kind to yourself. You’re not weak for feeling this way, you’re human. This moment doesn’t define your worth or your future, even if it feels unbearable right now!
Good luck moving forward. Sophie 🙂
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