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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcentration and Focus: A Daily Battle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEver tried to study while feeling like your brain is in overdrive? When you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, focusing on anything\u2014let alone lectures and assignments\u2014can feel impossible. Your mind races with worries, making it hard to take in information. On days when my mental health is low, I find it hard to even pay attention to people talking to me. In lectures, it can feel like the world is spinning, and I just want to escape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Helps Me<\/strong>: When I struggle with focus, I break tasks into smaller, manageable chunks and use time management techniques I learned through UniSkills<\/a>. The library’s UniSkills workshops have been a huge help in developing my ability to manage my workload more effectively, and they offer practical advice to get back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMemory Struggles: When Your Brain Won\u2019t Cooperate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMental health issues also mess with your memory. You know that feeling when you try to remember something, and it\u2019s like your brain just won\u2019t cooperate? It\u2019s frustrating. Stress and anxiety make it harder to retain information, leading to even more frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Helps Me<\/strong>: I use a simple breathing technique\u20144-4-4-4: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold again, and repeat. It helps me calm down and refocus. I\u2019ve also found that asking for help from the Catalyst Helpdesk<\/a> has been beneficial. They provide great guidance on resources that can support both my studies and mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.edgehill.ac.uk\/ls\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/10\/Picture2i5yri.png\")
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Motivation: When Everything Feels Like a Chore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDepression and anxiety often zap your motivation. Things that used to make you happy or excited\u2014like hanging out with friends or participating in class\u2014can suddenly feel exhausting or pointless. Some days, just getting out of bed can feel like a victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Helps Me:<\/strong> Setting small, achievable goals has been key. On days when my motivation is low, I set tiny goals for myself\u2014sometimes it\u2019s as simple as getting dressed or completing one task. The feeling of accomplishing something, no matter how small, helps me keep moving forward. UniSkills<\/a> has also helped me build better study habits that break tasks into manageable steps, which has been a real game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeeling Isolated: A Silent Struggle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMental health can also make you feel isolated, even when you\u2019re surrounded by people. You might feel like everyone else has it together, which only makes you pull away more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Helps Me<\/strong>: Reaching out for support, whether it\u2019s through friends, family, or university services, has been vital. Talking with someone from the university\u2019s Mental Health and Wellbeing team<\/a> helped me realise I\u2019m not alone in this, and it\u2019s okay to ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, What Can We Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re struggling, reach out. Whether it\u2019s talking to a mental health and wellbeing practitioner or accessing services like those offered through the library, there\u2019s support available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mental Health and Wellbeing team<\/a> offers a variety of support to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing including a range of self-help resources, advice and guidance on coping strategies and free therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPoor mental health can make studying a lot harder, but it\u2019s something we can get through together. Whether it\u2019s reaching out for help or just understanding what\u2019s going on with your mind, there are ways to cope. Remember, you\u2019re not alone in this\u2014and things will get better.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s break the silence and support each other along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory Struggles: When Your Brain Won\u2019t Cooperate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMental health issues also mess with your memory. You know that feeling when you try to remember something, and it\u2019s like your brain just won\u2019t cooperate? It\u2019s frustrating. Stress and anxiety make it harder to retain information, leading to even more frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Helps Me<\/strong>: I use a simple breathing technique\u20144-4-4-4: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold again, and repeat. It helps me calm down and refocus. I\u2019ve also found that asking for help from the Catalyst Helpdesk<\/a> has been beneficial. They provide great guidance on resources that can support both my studies and mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motivation: When Everything Feels Like a Chore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDepression and anxiety often zap your motivation. Things that used to make you happy or excited\u2014like hanging out with friends or participating in class\u2014can suddenly feel exhausting or pointless. Some days, just getting out of bed can feel like a victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Helps Me:<\/strong> Setting small, achievable goals has been key. On days when my motivation is low, I set tiny goals for myself\u2014sometimes it\u2019s as simple as getting dressed or completing one task. The feeling of accomplishing something, no matter how small, helps me keep moving forward. UniSkills<\/a> has also helped me build better study habits that break tasks into manageable steps, which has been a real game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeeling Isolated: A Silent Struggle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMental health can also make you feel isolated, even when you\u2019re surrounded by people. You might feel like everyone else has it together, which only makes you pull away more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Helps Me<\/strong>: Reaching out for support, whether it\u2019s through friends, family, or university services, has been vital. Talking with someone from the university\u2019s Mental Health and Wellbeing team<\/a> helped me realise I\u2019m not alone in this, and it\u2019s okay to ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, What Can We Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re struggling, reach out. Whether it\u2019s talking to a mental health and wellbeing practitioner or accessing services like those offered through the library, there\u2019s support available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mental Health and Wellbeing team<\/a> offers a variety of support to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing including a range of self-help resources, advice and guidance on coping strategies and free therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPoor mental health can make studying a lot harder, but it\u2019s something we can get through together. Whether it\u2019s reaching out for help or just understanding what\u2019s going on with your mind, there are ways to cope. Remember, you\u2019re not alone in this\u2014and things will get better.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s break the silence and support each other along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depression and anxiety often zap your motivation. Things that used to make you happy or excited\u2014like hanging out with friends or participating in class\u2014can suddenly feel exhausting or pointless. Some days, just getting out of bed can feel like a victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Helps Me:<\/strong> Setting small, achievable goals has been key. On days when my motivation is low, I set tiny goals for myself\u2014sometimes it\u2019s as simple as getting dressed or completing one task. The feeling of accomplishing something, no matter how small, helps me keep moving forward. UniSkills<\/a> has also helped me build better study habits that break tasks into manageable steps, which has been a real game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental health can also make you feel isolated, even when you\u2019re surrounded by people. You might feel like everyone else has it together, which only makes you pull away more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What Helps Me<\/strong>: Reaching out for support, whether it\u2019s through friends, family, or university services, has been vital. Talking with someone from the university\u2019s Mental Health and Wellbeing team<\/a> helped me realise I\u2019m not alone in this, and it\u2019s okay to ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re struggling, reach out. Whether it\u2019s talking to a mental health and wellbeing practitioner or accessing services like those offered through the library, there\u2019s support available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mental Health and Wellbeing team<\/a> offers a variety of support to help you manage your mental health and wellbeing including a range of self-help resources, advice and guidance on coping strategies and free therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poor mental health can make studying a lot harder, but it\u2019s something we can get through together. Whether it\u2019s reaching out for help or just understanding what\u2019s going on with your mind, there are ways to cope. Remember, you\u2019re not alone in this\u2014and things will get better.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s break the silence and support each other along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMotivation: When Everything Feels Like a Chore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feeling Isolated: A Silent Struggle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, What Can We Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n