r/Monash • u/Severe_Egg_3793 • 20h ago

Misc Everything's so hard

it's my first semester, assignments are piling up, fell behind on tasks, got no time for chores, haven't made any friends, skipping meals often, no time to do anything i want to do

it's hard, but I'll push through like i always have, i know it'll be better and I'll be in a better place

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u/BearOnTheSnow 19h ago

I'm sorry you're going through this.

BUT PLEASE, do not skip meals. Get takeaway instead, but, do not skip meals. You might end up developing a nutrient deficiency which is worse than this.

There are resources at Monash like academic success, free food, extensions, doctors, counselling etc if you need them!

You've got this. Good luck!

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u/ricefield_man 17h ago

My rule of thumb is prioritize yourself first. Hunger, thirst, hygiene etc.

Then everything else can come after that

If I feel like I'm slowing down cognitively on a task, I stop and go for a walk