Whenever I start to have trouble, I almost immediately alert my professors. I want them to know that I"m not slacking, I just struggle with depression and anxiety. Most of my professors, if not all, have been extremely understanding and have worked with me. I don't think you're using your disorder as an excuse. You're just still learning how to manage it and go to school at the same time, and that's not easy.

What I've done this semester has been really helpful. I started a reward jar. For every class I go to or a major assignment, I earn a dollar. Exams and essays (because those cause me A LOT of anxiety), five dollars. And that money I can spend guilt free on anything I want because I earned it. I also reward myself for good days. I put stickers in my date book when I have a good day -- make it to classes, appointments, didn't sleep all day, etc. And when I have five good days in a row, I get another dollar. It's really silly, but it's about learning to reward yourself for the good things you do and not focus on your slip ups.

I hope I've been a little help