Hi guyss, i just joined today. I don’t really know how to describe what i am going through, I don’t even know if its as serious as a mental health issue.
I used to be a really happy and a productive person but from last few years, I just can’t commit to anything. I am in college doing fashion design in london but I don’t know if i am passionate about it. I don’t want to put in hard work, i procrastinate a lot. Basically, to a point where 2 days before deadline i stay up all 48 hours to finish off the work cause otherwise i’ll fail.
It’s like i have no real purpose in life. I am lost and looking for a reason to live, to smile. I suffer from severe mood swings. Also, it’s like i happiness depends on my relationship (it wasn’t like this before). My mood tends to shift in a second from happy to sad even if i have a small argument with my bf. It doesn’t affect him much, he told me he doesn’t stress about anything he forgets about it in a few minutes where as i think about it till the time it’s brought up again and completely sorted off that too only if its in my favour. During the time it’s not sorted and we’re not talking, i am immensely irritated with everyone around me. I don’t talk to anyone politely cause i am just so frustrated (not even my mom) and the minute we sort things out, i am happy again. It’s like i lose all the motivation to get up and do something. I rather try to sleep so i do not think about it and get even more irritated. And the fact that he doesn’t stress about it and just enjoys with his friends where as i am going crazy thinking about the argument, getting all upset pisses me off even more. I am just always in my head. How do i make it stop ?
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Have you thought about getting a psychological evaluation? Universities generally have a mental health clinic at no charge to the student. I think it is pretty common to get a sort of 'burned out' feeling in college. The expectations are so rigorous, and unrelenting.
Welcome to our supportive community. Hopefully, you will find folks here are only too willing to come alongside you and share from their personal journeys and experiences.
You are obviously having a difficult time right now, have you spoken to your GP or your University Student support team (SST)? Being away from home, at uni and trying to cope with your coursework, relationships, life can all be too much. Student mental health is a big issue here in the UK and I know that it is being taken very seriously. Don't suddenly drop out of your course, have a chat with your supervisor or your SST. There should be an SST helpline to call. Check out these links:
How to get out of your own head. That is tough, because it is with you all the time and I too have the same problem of getting up and at it. I find by just starting on a small thing, like sweeping the floor, brushing my teeth and concentrating on that task, I get on a roll. As long as I don't start thinking about all the things that need to be done, just one step at a time, I achieve my goals. Okay, I am done sweeping the floor, what's next, oh yes, I can do the dishes and so on. Hope this helps, by concentrating on the outside world, you will get out of the inside world you live in. All the best, be well
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What's wrong with me 
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I need advice.. If anyone can help, thank you!
I’m really miserable 
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