what a way to get an extension

I had an essay overdue for 6 days. Was struggling with it. I don't really know why. Today the Law Welfare Officer called. She questioned me and told me off. But she said to get a counsellor to write a letter and make it good so I could get a retrospective extension.

So I rushed over to the counsellor right... It was a Japanese lady and I told her my life story, especially this year. I hyperventilated for half an hour, just crying and gasping for air and shaking so hard between each syllable. It was so embarrassing. But she got it. She just told me to focus on my wellbeing and to get rid of my stress. She said many things to help me. But she really wanted me to know one thing. I guess she was really worried about me. It has stuck with me since.

"Life can be fixed.. Your studies, your self-esteem, relationships, they are all fixable.. But suicide is just not fixable."

Thank you.