

Is mental health enough of a reason to postpone a career-deciding exam? I have been depressed for the past 6 months and finding it very hard to stay motivated . Some days I can't get out of bed and some days I study 16 hours a day. This is the most important exam of my life and only 20% make it ( the first 1000 are accepted) my lack of motivation has cost me so much time , precious time that would ve helped get ready for it . I waited for this exam my whole life , because I am good at what I am studying but now the burden is too heavy.. I feel trapped . I want to rest for a couple of months and just take the exam next year but I also feel like this is me not having enough strength and like I am disappointing my family who spent alot of money on me for this exam. I am not suicidal , it is mild depression and I go to therapy . I'm just so overwhelmed and I wish I could just .. chill for a week or 2 . But that means I could never make it. People are now studying for 16hours a day... what do I do ?