Hi Richard 

Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It sounds like an incredibly difficult time for you, especially as you are in your final year, which is stressful in itself.

Everyone deals with loss and grief in different ways. 2 months is not that long so your loss is still very raw. There are lots of different coping strategies that may help you now and in the longer term. 

Perhaps have a chat with your lecturers if you are finding it difficult to keep on top of your studies. Maybe they may offer you an extension on deadlines if needed. I found that breaking up the assignments into smaller chunks helped, as did a timer. To start with I could only pick up my pen and I would get lost in my thoughts.  I built it up little by little. Studying in short bursts and then building up. 

I tried to get to bed at a reasonable hour as I found that late nights made me think more.  Perhaps going for a walk or the gym or something you enjoy doing, speaking to a friend etc may help break up the day and lift your spirits.

I would try to pack my bag ready for the next day and have a little list of things I needed to do. That way it would help me try and stay on track.

Some uni's have a confidential counselling service which you may be able to self-refer as sometimes talking to someone outside your family and friends may help. 

Take each hour, each day as it comes. 

Hello richardN; sorry about your dad.  To lose him at 22 is far too young and I know from personal experience how awful it is to watch a loved one deteriorate.  As Lipop says, two months is still very early days and you should go easy on yourself.  Grief takes us all differently and I am attaching a link about this which I hope will be of some use to you.  Also, do whatever gets you through the day; if it feels right for you then do it.  Everyone has their own way of doing things.  Best wishes.  Annie

www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../coping-with-grief