It is very hard to get up the courage to go see someone but you will be glad you did in the long run. Do you see a psychiatrist to help you with meds? That is also a step you need to take if you haven't.

I have never talked to anyone. Maybe I do need meds. I'm a college student and I recently discovered a counseling center and it's free so I was going to give that a try but I'm just so nervous!

Please go. I got help that way. I went to a clinic on campus. My counselor was very nice. I had anxiety. Social and generalized
Anxiety Disorder. Grew up with extremely negative mother. So I had very negative attitude.

They aren't closed on the weekends but I will definitely call tomorrow. What should I say though? Do I just tell them I need someone to talk to about depression?

A therapist is working for me. I can talk to him about any thing and he helps all kinds of ways. he is my life coach I been going for 6 months. I am doing things now that I have never done before In my life.

I called and left a message at the office for them to receive tomorrow morning. I'm really nervous about this but I think it will work out for the best. Thank you all for the positive feedback!

Been there myself. It is very difficult to make those phone calls to find a therapist for help. Yet, when you do and go through with it, your life may turn around. Medication has helped me. I'm not upbeat happy go lucky - no. But I'm not isolated and alone all the time. Try to be around your family/friends. Even without knowing it they can make you feel better. Try to find a local therapist to go over med. Also, if you can find a therapist to talk to - it helps. The more you talk, the more you release and feel more at ease. I'm confident that you can turn it around. Good luck to you..

It's hard to take the first step. But you did make the phone call. Follow up. If they don't call you back, stop by. Depression, anxiety, all of it isn't unusual anymore. I think that college campuses take it all very seriously now. Many people - once you open up - are receptive and sympathetic. It's ok to be vulnerable. My daughter is 20 and in college. If she were having trouble I would hope that she would do the same. You can't do it alone. It's OK to ask for help. Please do it.