Starting university all over again as a 28-year-old who suffered from mental illness
TW: Mentions of OCD
Hi all, my parents and I had an honest conversation yesterday and I'm feeling really confused on if I should or shouldn't do university over again, any insight is appreciated.
For some background information, I have a condition called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD for short. My OCD is very complex and even my GP has struggled to understand this as I have so many different components. From what I now know, my mum and dad told me as soon as I started walking they noticed signs, but at times they thought it might be Bipolar or Schizophrena - its not, its intrusive thoughts and other issues that are part of OCD.
I do class myself as mentally ill - I don't remember much from my childhood due to being fullfilled by the illness. I couldn't concerntrate in school due to the illnesses, refused to do my GCSEs and from what I remember is I completed an access course when I was in a "stable" phase. But, my OCD got worse again and soon after, I disappeared and became estranged, whilst starting university as my OCD made me view as my parents as enemies who were against me.
I completed university, but barely graduated with a 2:2 in Journalism. Now, I'm 95% better (there's always things that could be improved). I'm no longer medicated and I'm living life to the fullest. I've got a job, I self-taught myself six A-levels (3A*'s and 3 A's) and 10 GCSES (A*'s, As and Bs). I want to become a lawyer, but I would have a fight on my hand to get a TC if I continue with a Masters and apply for BPP or somewhere.
My parents have offered to completely fund my second undergrad degree in Law, but want me to apply for a few RGs. I know I can do it as I'm in the right headspace, but I'm just concerned about what is the right option. I could potentially graduate with a First-class degree or a high 2:1 (bit optimistic), but I'm just struggling to decide what the best path is. Do a second undergrad, or go straight into a Masters. Would love to know people's thoughts and options, some outside perspective would be helpful.
Sorry for the long post.