I am a maths student and I really want to stand out in maths, to be good at it because I like it. But the transition from high school's computation-based maths to uni's concept-based maths made me lose my self-confidence and I feel like I am just not a person who can succeed and stand out in maths, I feel like I am a real dumb person that I even lose the ability to do what I was able to do to the point I am seriously considering consulting a psychologist.
But before I do so, I am seeking advice in this wonderful exchange site from people who can give me any advice whatsoever that could help regain my self-confidence and feel like I can reach the point of excellency I want to reach. So I would really appreciate any kind of comment.
Thank you in advance.
You would be surprised how things can turn around, when I started university, alot of these new concepts seemed very foreign, such as set theory, and $\epsilon -\delta$ proofs. The latter had me going round in circles again and again.
There becomes a point where you break through the foggy wall, and things become clearer. I would not worry too much. In all honestly I was very average throughout my first year, and I am now finishing my degree, and I am coming top (almost) in most subjects. BUT the important thing is not grades, they are numbers, and they can help to make people take you seriously, but at the end of the day maths requires perseverance and creativity.
It sounds like you want to succeed, so you probably will.