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Should I tell them?
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Posted about 1 year ago I've applied to study Nursing starting this September. A year ago I was diagnosed with depression but when filling in my UCAS form I neglected to put this information on the form because I'm scared it'll go against me, I know it shouldn't but it might. I've got interviews lined up and I just wonder should I tell them at interview or not bother? I'm currently feeling really quite low and have had a few feelings of self harm although haven't done it for a few months, I'm just scared that if I do tell them they'll think I won't be able to handle the course. One of the reasons I feel the way I do is because I feel I'm not going anywhere in life so getting into Uni to study something I've wanted to for a long time would be aq huge weight lifted. Should I tell?? |
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| Posted about 1 year ago I think you should tell them and be prepared of whatever decision they will make on your application and if they accept you, they may provide a support or special counselling. If you won't, and they let you in, you will carry it with you all along and might affect your confidence and may cause serious problems. This is just my opinion, it's still entirely up to you... Good luck xx |
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| Posted about 1 year ago A previous episode of depression shouldn't go against you. Evidence of deceit when filling in the form might well. Bear in mind it's not depression that might derail you - it's being prepared to lie in order to get what you want. Tell them. Tell them now. Tell them it was an oversight or whatever you want but tell them. Cheers, Stuart |
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| Posted about 1 year ago Hey there,
There's a lot of it about......depression, anxiety etc. Apparently it affects 1 in 4 of the general population, so the chances are that at least one person on your interview panel has probably suffered from a MH problem. As Stuart says, it shouldn't go against you, but please tell them. If they know about it, then it is quite possible that you will be offered some extra support. You MUST be honest. suffering from depression is NOT a crime, it is an illness which can be managed successfully with the right treatment and support. Wishing you all the best.
Love and peace,
kc (kingstoncat) |
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| Posted about 1 year ago I completely agree with Stuart. Tell them now. If you have been to a GP over this it will show up anyway and then they will see you have lied. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of and it won't go against you. It is an illness much the same as if you said you had had kidney infections but beat them ! Nothing will surprise occupational health ! TRUST ME I AM A NURSE ! lol x |
