Major depression. Should I tell a professor?

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Depression has been really bad for me lately and it's been really hard to cope and I've been sleeping all day and just laying in bed. I have not done a single assignment on my online course for weeks because I just can't focus or even put my thoughts together. Should I email my professor explaining the situation asking for more time or am I just out of luck?

I would say email them.

Definitely tell your professor! This isn't the first time they'll have dealt with a student with depression. The worst they'll do is say no. Have you gone to counseling? Some things that help me get through a bad depression phase are spending time with an animal, having a plant (incentive to do something productive aka water it, and a sense of accomplishment seeing it grow and thrive, purifies the air, and is related to nature), and changing up my room, even if it's printing out a picture and sticking it to the wall.

I agree with the other. You should definitely tell your prof. I'm sure he'll undestand. But you need to deal with your depression.

Hello,
This is kind of an old topic but I did email my professors explaining to them the situation. Most of them have been understanding and I have been working with disability services to get some extra help. I have completely caught up with one class and am working on catching up on the rest. I ended up having to drop my online Sociology course because the professor would not let me make up the work and advised I withdraw from the course as there was no way I would be able to pass it. I am working with a therapist on my issues. Thank you for your replies.