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Any tips on surviving college as a neurodivergent and/or mentally ill student?
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Anonymous 1d

Just keep going. I honestly feel like once college is done things will be better but that’s just me. Going through the same thing

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Anonymous 21h

Find organizations and clubs that suit your interests, you’ll burn out fast if you only do work.

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Anonymous 20h

Please take time for yourself. It is really easy to spread yourself too thin trying to do it all when you’re neurodivergent. I pushed myself way too hard into autistic burnout. So just carve out time for yourself - quiet time. Maybe it’s lying in bed with the lights off and some calming music for 30 minutes. Maybe it’s going to sit under a tree for a bit and listen to the ambient sounds. Maybe a shower or bath where you linger for a while just to breathe and exist. Recenter often.

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Anonymous 1d

find neurodivergent and mentally ill friends

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Anonymous 22h

find a routine that works for you and stick to it. sleep, water, meds. sleep especially so important. find other people like you and make friends

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Anonymous 10h

You are a plant: sunlight, water, fresh air.

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Anonymous 9h

Find neurotypicals that are chill and patient. Usually it helps to have motivated people with goals around you so it rubs off. I find studying easier with people like that. If you are struggling with mental health, I don’t recommend hanging around people with similar issues as when I did it made my executive disfunction wayyyy worse. Also take lots of breaks between studying and short activities for a quick serotonin boost b4 going back to work.

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Anonymous replying to -> #7 9h

Not saying it’s bad to be around other neurodivergents, but I specifically mentioned neurotypicals bc they don’t experience executive dysfunction, and are more likely to push you when you are struggling between transitions and time management.

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Anonymous replying to -> #7 8h

100% neurotypical are like a clock can depend on most to keep time, schedule and buckle down and focus. Neurodivergents are like a heard of chickens, most play follow the leader and if one gets spooked they’re all upset!

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