How to cope with these mood swings?

[Kat]

Hi I have ‘mild’ dyspraxia. I’m currently trying to study at uni but it has been very very hard work. I have had 8,000 words to do in a few weeks. It’s crazy. It is so tough. When I talked to my parents, my father told me and I quote ‘you may as well quit the course now’. Even with antidepressants I find coping with the mood swings that come with dyspraxia hard. I just wish I could take the dyspraxia out of me. I hope I can meet like minded people. Sorry for the downer post just needed to get things off my chest

[sianwhite]

Hi Kat,

Thanks for your message.

Sorry to hear you’re having a hard time at university - it sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate.

Have you heard of Elefriends? It’s the online community set up by Mind, the mental health charity. You might find people who also experience mood swings and struggle with the stress of university there who you can chat to.

There are also lots of charities that specialise in Dyspraxia. As Dyspraxia is a learning difficulty, rather than a learning disability, we’re not able to offer the support you might be looking for, I’m afraid. Have a look at the Dyspraxia Foundation, if you haven’t already. They have a helpline which you could try calling.

Thanks again Kat. Good luck and all the best!
Sian