Depersonalisation and brain fog

Iwillsucceed

I'm not sure if this is the correct sub to ask/discuss this but here goes...

I'm a university student and ever since attending university I can't seem to study. The information doesn't seem to stick in my head long. In secondary school I was a straight A student, could learn reams of info and pick up most of the information in class before even having to study it per say. I know college level is a way more difficult compared to secondary school but we are talking night and day here, I really can't remember anything anymore.

I feel at times since coming to college I have developed anhedonia to an extent, I have lost feeling/interest in a lot of things and maybe feel numb at times. I'm not sure if the title of my post here, "Depersonalization and brain fog" are the correct terms to use but it does almost feel like there's a disconnect between my emotions and my brain somehow.

This is starting to effect me badly, I failed first year of college and seem to be heading the same way now, failing all of my exams. I do want to succeed in my course so this is frustrating but I just feel stuck right now.

Do I need counselling? I am not sure where to go from here, any help of info/advice anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

Graces7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058260170/depersonalisation-and-brain-fog

Is there not a college health service facility? it would be well worth a visit to an expert.

The Black Oil

Moved from Psychology to PI, local forum charter now applies.

Big Bag of Chips

You ask if you need counselling. Everyone could benefit from counselling at various stages in their lives. So yes. You should definitely look into making contact with the college counsellor when you get back to college.

Have you visited your GP? An appointment with your GP/College doctor and a counsellor should be your first steps.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058260170/depersonalisation-and-brain-fog

Hi OP, this sounds pretty much like me. I always did grand in school and then around 20 years old my concentration went out the window. Nothing would go in and I was failing exams. Just wasn't bothered with any of it

I eventually saw my GP and was put on Prozac. After a few weeks my concentration improved a lot . Now, the drug caused all other unwanted side effects but I won't talk about that here. <mod Snip>

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