Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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jcamps 09/06/2016

Back to school tomorrow! I am going into my senior year of college and you think I would be happy? But I cannot find the motivation to even get out of bed let alone go to school. Please give me the strength to success and find the will power to make the best of what life is offering me. I question if I should take a semester off to gather my thoughts and get the help I need. I do not know what to do... Should I push through the struggle and fight or sit in my sorrows of life. I know the answer to that question, but I emotionally do not know if I am able to push through them. What to do, what to do?

AnxietyFreak40 09/06/2016

You are so close. Just keep going! You can do this! Just a little bit longer. This is my last hard semester and then I have one class in spring. Hopefully you are getting this out of the way while you are young and not an old lady like me. I'm like the class mom. LOL

faye1234 09/06/2016

Senior year in college is a really big accomplishment. Good for you. That is something to really be proud of. I would keep going sometimes life gets so busy we forget to go back to the to do list. Try to find a friend in school that can cheer you on with each day. You have gone so far. Each day wake up and get a cup of coffee and just tell yourself that you can do it. I know that it is going to be hard, but there is a lot of people on here that will love to cheer you on as a student and in your life.

Minidogs2 09/06/2016

You can finish your senior year and get help. It's a good idea to at least talk to the campus counselor for some help. If you are stuck in depression, you can also talk to your doctor about possible medication. Whatever you do, do not keep to yourself. If you are depressed, don't ignore it. There is a reason why.

kenznoel 09/06/2016

Don't quit school!!! You might not ever feel like going back. Push through this year, you can do it! I completely understand the feeling of not wanting to get out of bed but you have to fight your feelings and get moving! Staying in bed doesn't help at all. Maybe see about medication?

ThePepperMan 09/06/2016

Let me sing along with the chorus here.

This 4 year degree will open doors for you, sometimes it is just the fact that it is a 4 year degree.

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