Sorry to hear what you are going through, Silver. I don't know how possible it would be to stop uni for the moment ? I don't know how much it means to you........

but, from my own experience the work load is enormous - there is always a deadline for essays. Your health / mind is so important and the pressures of studying can add to your stress.

I gave up university after 3 months (!) about 7 years ago - I knew I couldn't do it and it was enough for me to know I could get in. I don't regret it.

But we are all different..........can't help thinking how much of a strain it must be for you though.

As for the psychiatrist etc, isn't it typical - you are vulnerable, yet they don't think of that, do they ? When you are 'left in the lurch' by those sorts of ppl it can add to your depression...........makes you wonder how much they really understand, eh ?

feel free to pm if you want to ..........Poppet