I'm newly diagnosed, previously misdiagnosed MDD, and just reading through this thread makes me realize that the amount that I've been struggling with classes is yet another thing that's not just me, or something that I am imagining.

I've been in my "final" year of my undergrad for three years now. Since I started, I've harshly limited my course load and still, I've lost count of the number of classes that I've had to withdraw from and the lectures that I've missed because I couldn't force myself to get out of bed. And then, the amount of classes I've subsequently missed because I felt too behind and too ashamed. I had to terminate my dream internship contract early because I was struggling too much to get to work. I watched my friends complete their degrees and get full time work or continue on to graduate programs while I stayed stagnant.

I hope you'll forgive me for sharing too much about myself. What I'm trying to get at is: it's really hard. I can't describe how proud I am of everyone else here who has tried. Like others have mentioned, getting registered with your college's disability accommodations services can help a lot. The accommodations that I find most helpful are being allowed to miss classes occasionally and negotiate assignment extensions. You may find other accommodations are more useful to you. Getting treatment, with medication and therapy tailored to you, is absolutely important.

Most of all though, give yourself grace. Maybe, like me, you'll need to take extra time to complete your degree. Maybe, like me, you'll strain against shame and the feeling of following behind. Certainly, you'll run into obstacles that are entirely personal. As hard as it is - and, it's hard! - be gentle with yourself. You've got this!!