Any body have trouble learning when they are depressed

[charlies]

I am doing a IT course but have real trouble learning so i can do the exam at the end

[Hidden]

Hi

Yes, learning when depressed I find almost impossible! It's hard to take anything in, hard to focus upon the work, hard to recall things, hard to find motivation. Are you on any antidepressants?

Sue

[Hidden]

Hi me too. I find it hard to remember things now anyway (age?). When I am depressed or stressed I cannot concentrate or learn at all. That makes me anxious which makes it worse. Its a vicious circle...

Bev x

[downandout]

Yeah i have issues but it seems that i have taken it in it seems to come back to me later for some strange reason, i would say to pick times when you are feeling up to try to study and definately do the exam at the end you never know how much went in even when you think it did not xx

[sasays]

Definitely! I wouldnt even say 'learning' as much as functioning normally. Im very experiences at my job and am struggling with the basics at the moment. You should be proud of yourself for taking on a challenge at this time, getting this far is an achievment in itself x

[Kayleigh19]

Yes. I had depression whilst studying for my Honours degree at University without realising I had depression. Deep down I think I knew but didn't want to admit it. I believe that if I had got help whilst at Uni, then I would have done better, although I got a 2:2 when I graduated. If you haven't got help, you should it will help so much x