Staying sane whilst studying..

Hi! I'm writing this and it is currently 1am... So it's a "I can't sleep" blog post. I have recently been so stressed with uni, work and family life and it got me thinking, am I actually going to be emotionally stable after this degree?
I have before struggled with depression, so this is a worrying thought for me. At my university there isn't much support for us students with regards to the workload. I am continuously told that I chose to undertake a university course, and I don't actually need to work .Which is true. But that doesn't make it any easier. It's really hard, which I hope will get easier, I'm sure that it will, surely it will get easier.
I think the most important thing to keep in mind whilst studying and trying to keep emotional well being is that it will end. You won't be studying forever. Education is such a short amount of your life, and there is so much more to come. Don't try to achieve everything in your younger years, you'll be around for a while so try to keep some goals open!
Another thing is that friends and family are so important. I promise they will keep you sane. The amount of times I have rung home crying, having a breakdown or an anxiety attack over uni is uncountable. But my parents have always been there for me. And have always encouraged me to keep at it, after all this has been my dream since I was young.
And as for friends, try to have friends that are doing the same course as you. They know what you're going through! I have been with friends, crying over things I've seen at placement, worried about coursework. And they've known. They know what you're talking about. Whereas your friends who aren't doing the same course, or who aren't in the same position as you may not understand quite as well.
Just a few things!
Stay tuned!!