Posted by Meri-Tuuli on November 16, 2006, at 8:40:15
In reply to Postgraduate Study and Mental Illness?, posted by Tom Twilight on November 16, 2006, at 6:56:31
Hey Tom,
Yes, I'm studying for a masters and I have depression and anxiety too.
It was a big decision for me. I would suggest you think carefully about it, well I mean, what sort of "living conditions" you'll have or what sort of schedule you'll have, if you see what I mean.
So maybe something part-time, that you can work on at your own pace? Perhaps the Open University?
I came to Finland because their masters are much more flexiable, ie you can take the exams when you choose, and can study at what pace you want. I didn't cope very well with the pressures of exams, deadlines etc whilst doing my undergraduate in the UK. Stress is a big trigger for me, so you might want to think about that.
But, other that, there are loads of people will depression/anxiety doing postgraduate study, some people here on babble...in fact, one of my professors disclosed to me that he suffered from dpression too...so even the lecturers get it! I would say there are alot of students with these problems.
There is hope!
Kind regards
Meri
What would you study??
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