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I was clinically depressed in college and you sound very much like me back then. You really need to see your college's medical center psychologist - most colleg
by mitali 16y ago
I was clinically depressed in college and you sound very much like me back then. You really need to see your college's medical center psychologist - most colleges have one. ASAP. Please.
I was a top student all through high school and first year of college and became utterly depressed to the point where I failed a class because I simply could not drag myself out of my dorm room to go to the final exam. That happened to be a real kick in the pants for me... to jolt me out of my state. And get me to a doctor.
Few things that may help
- It is a phase, it will pass. But you need to be proactive and get moving. And get to a doctor - please.
- Join a bunch of clubs or sports teams (if you're athletic) or volunteer. Sometimes going to class seems unbearable but having other activities, especially ones where you have a commitment to show up for your team helps.
- Get a job - same as above. Accountability to others helps.
- Take time off and travel. If you're doing fine in college and getting decent grades etc., and can afford to skip a semester - do it! College is the last time you will have a chance to do completely new things. And traveling doesnt have to cost a lot of money... esp if you're a college student and dont mind hostels.
- And above all, PLEASE DONT DRINK or SMOKE POT. Both will make the situation MUCH worse.
I cant say I fully recovered but I am not at all the way I was in college. You will get out of it, but you need to act.
- satori99 16y agoI got out of it too. However, smoking pot actually worked for me when SSRI's did not. I never go so far as to recommend it, as I have seen it destroy other peoples lives, but it is the only thing that let me 'turn my brain off', to get any relief from manic circular thoughts that were getting dangerous. I still smoke it every night, and no longer consider myself depressed.
- mitali 16y agodefinitely if you are manic depressive i can see how pot would help. but this kid doesnt sound manic at all - just completely depressed. and pot can be a huge depressive even for totally normal ppl...