Studying while you have depression

How many times have you been told that the student days are the best days of your life? Well, maybe that’s true for some people, and it can be a really exciting time, but it can be really difficult as well, full of challenges and stress: assignments due, tutorials to attend, exams to study for. And maybe a whole new social life to build!

Studying with depression can be really hard and those promised glory days might not be the reality for you:

You might be homesick and finding it upsetting being away from family and friends – maybe for the first time
You might be finding it hard to settle into your accommodation or sharing a flat with people you don’t know
You might be anxious about meeting new people and finding it hard to make new friends

All of this might mean that you aren’t coping with your studying and you are struggling with some aspects of your course. Feeling stressed with any aspect of your life can impact on your studies. It becomes harder to concentrate and think clearly, makes you more emotional, impacts on your physical health and basically means life can become less enjoyable. As a student you’ll expect certain levels of stress, particularly around exam time, but if you are finding that your stress levels are becoming unmanageable and that you are feeling really low about your ability to keep up with your course then it is time to get help.

Don’t let your studies suffer.

Where to get help

There are people within your College or University who can give you help and support.

Student Association
Student Counselling Services
Student Health Service
Director of Studies
Study Co-ordinator or Development Advisor
Nightline
Chaplaincy
Disability Office
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Office
Accommodation Services

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Studying while you have depression
How many times have you been told that the student days are the best days of your life? Well, maybe that’s true for some people, and it can be a really exciting time, but it can be really difficult as well, full of challenges and stress: assignments due, tutorials to attend, exams to study for. And maybe a whole new social life to build! Studying with depression can be really hard and those promised glory days might not be the reality for you: You might be homesick and finding it upsetting being away from family and friends – maybe for the first time You might be finding it hard to settle into your accommodation or sharing a flat with people you don’t know You might be anxious about meeting new people and finding it hard to make new friends All of this might mean that you aren’t coping with your studying and you are struggling with some aspects of your course. Feeling stressed with any aspect of your life can impact on your studies. It becomes harder to concentrate and think clearly, makes you more emotional, impacts on your physical health and basically means life can become less enjoyable. As a student you’ll expect certain levels of stress, particularly around exam time, but if you are finding that your stress levels are becoming unmanageable and that you are feeling really low about your ability to keep up with your course then it is time to get help. Don’t let your studies suffer.	Where to get help There are people within your College or University who can give you help and support. Student Association Student Counselling Services Student Health Service Director of Studies Study Co-ordinator or Development Advisor Nightline Chaplaincy Disability Office Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Office Accommodation Services
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