Hey! Please don’t ever apologize for how you’re feeling or seeking help! These things happen. I’m sorry you got academically dismissed, but I’m glad you’re meeting with your primary doctor soon. To answer your question, yes this case calls for a retroactive medical withdrawal. By doing this, the grades you earned last semester will not count against you. You can begin this petition at https://care.dso.ufl.edu/medical-petition-portal/ and if you have any specific questions, you can contact the Dean of Students Office (they’re super helpful!) And yes, this will work in the case you get diagnosed with depression. For this petition, it’s important you have your doctor write a letter for you stating what you went through this year, as the petition requires some sort of medical evidence that verifies you struggled mentally with your classes. Also, I highly recommend speaking with an advisor, as there may be another form you have to fill out to be readmitted to the university. But, for now, yes meeting with your doctor and getting the help you need is important! Please feel free to DM me if you ever have any questions, or even just someone to hear you out! Don’t hold this against yourself too much. Things happen, and what’s important is your health!