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Date: September 6, 2016 Platform: iPhone / Android Developer: SMARTSTUDY Publisher: 4:33 Genre: Role-Playing Type: Crossover

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A small preview of my study space. I try to keep it as minimal as possible because although I do like having a lot of things at reach, my mind is a lot less cluttered when the space around me is empty and clean. 

These days I usually have my laptop, my bujo, and my (actually my gf’s) 3DS, just because it’s summer and I have time to play games. Against the wall I keep my most frequently used pens and such in a little green mug for easy access, a (faux) plant to lighten the atmosphere, a lantern light, and a coaster to rest my drink on while I’m working. Not pictured is my book stand, which is immensely helpful with my readings, and a whiteboard calendar on the wall to the right of me (my desk is in a corner of the room). 

i thought i’d make a post full of tips i’ve learned on how to manage university while dealing with a serious mental health condition. 

for context, i’m now in my final year of university and i suffer from bpd (diagnosed in january 2016) and while i’m set to graduate with a first, having a severe mental disorder has made my life hell as times, so i thought i’d share what i’ve learned over the past 3 years in the hopes that it might make life for some of you a little bit easier.

first of all, and most importantly: register with your university disability services (i can only speak from a uk perspective there, but every uni should have one)

if in the uk, apply for dsa. however, be aware that you need a diagnosis in order to apply for dsa, and that you must be of british citizenship

get regular appointments with a mental health advisor (or equivalent, such as a mentor if you’re in the uk and get dsa)

if you can, go to study skills sessions: i would recommend that if your mental health means you’re struggling to reach deadlines or do your reading/assignments (some people with mental health conditions don’t need advice on how to organise their work which is fine)

if you can have medical priority to live in halls of residence, do it: you’ll have help more readily available than if you live off campus, as most halls have security available 24/7, have residential support on call during the night if you’re having an episode, etc.

don’t be afraid to let your lecturers know (or if you don’t want to tell them yourself, get your uni’s disability services to email them) - in my experience they have been more than understanding and have offered to help in any way they can, and if they are aware of your condition then it will make it less stressful for you to email them when you miss lectures and seminars

if you don’t already have a diagnosis but suspect something’s up: go to your gp and get a referral to a psychiatrist. it might take a while (very unfortunately in the uk it does) but it will be worth it in the end. the psychiatrist will then probably refer you to a psychologist, probably to start CBT, and put you on medication. don’t be scared of being on medication, in most cases they help 

in terms of keeping yourself safe: my university is personally bullshit on this level but they used to offer students to keep their medication so they wouldn’t be able to overdose and the like - check with your medical centre if they would be able to do the same. if it’s not an option that’s available, find a friend (who doesn’t have mental health issues obviously) to keep your medication. this is obviously not an ideal situation and i know from experience that doing that may get you in trouble, but if you feel you’re in crisis then it’s better to get rid of any temptation.

if you live in halls and feel a situation is escalating, please call security, campus watch, or whatever the hell it’s called at your university. they’re usually supposed to conduct a risk assessment and if you’re too at risk they will call you an ambulance or make sure you get to your nearest hospital.

if you cut yourself and you accidentally cut too deep and require medical attention and it’s during the day, go to your medical centre on campus: they are able to give you butterfly strips, or if not they will get you a cab to A&E (at least that’s what my university does).

if you have to repeat a year: that’s fine and absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. one of my best friends, who also suffers from bpd, had to do that and has now successfully almost completed her second year. however, if you do have to repeat a year, make sure to check with student finances how it will work and if they’re willing to support you financially for an extra year.

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