kitschier

I’m in the middle of a truly crippling episode, feeling completely overwhelmed by my workload at school and all the associated fears of not achieving things to the best possible standard. I feel myself shutting down. Preferring to not face anything at all than tackling things one by one. I just feel so incapable. It gets so bad that I feel like punishing myself for being this way.

I’m sorry, I know this is a lot. I just saw your post and felt like I should say something because it feels very relevant to what I’m experiencing.

I guess I just want to know what the best and most realistic way is to pull myself out of this? It’s so much self-sabotage but I don’t know how to change its course. I’d appreciate any advice at all.

Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful response. I’m going to comb through all your suggestions and see what I can manage. Living in Japan as an international student (where mental health resources are close to non-existent) makes accessing mental health professionals a little more challenging. My university doesn’t have counselling services. I can get in touch with my therapist from back home remotely.

Otherwise, your CBT suggestions are all incredibly helpful. Thank you. When I struggle this much, a reminder that kind strangers are willing to take time to offer advice is of great help. ♥️