I feel depressed! Can someone please help me get through this?!


Question: I just graduated from high school in June 2007 and I am currently attending college. I feel so depressed at this time in my life because I miss my high school years. I missed the memories that I had and the friends that I made (although I still see them during breaks) Also during high school I discovered who I was. I changed for the better. This was an amazing time in my life and I am not ready to let it go! I miss the teachers and my class mates (even though I was not friends with most of them) They were still funny to listen to in class. I remember days when I had a huge paper due and I pulled an all nighter to finish it. Also I miss all the activities that I was involved in. What can I do to get over my depression? Thanks a lot everyone


Answers: I just graduated from high school in June 2007 and I am currently attending college. I feel so depressed at this time in my life because I miss my high school years. I missed the memories that I had and the friends that I made (although I still see them during breaks) Also during high school I discovered who I was. I changed for the better. This was an amazing time in my life and I am not ready to let it go! I miss the teachers and my class mates (even though I was not friends with most of them) They were still funny to listen to in class. I remember days when I had a huge paper due and I pulled an all nighter to finish it. Also I miss all the activities that I was involved in. What can I do to get over my depression? Thanks a lot everyone

We have to leave our past behind. Take some time to get off your memory of those glorious times in high school.

Make new friends in college and join their activities. Have some purposes for your years in college.

College is the best time of your life. Enjoy it.

Depression may be caused by negative thoughts, poor circumstances, loss of loved ones, genetic factors, biochemical imbalance in the brain, emptiness in heart, unforgiveness, addictions etc.

There are some natural mood lifting food and vitamins that you can take with your drugs. They are:

-multivitamin
-Vitamin B complex pills
- Vitamin C
- GABA (you can get this at a pharmacy) it is a natural neurotransmitter in your brain.
- SAMe
- Calcium
- Magnesium
-Evening Primrose oil
- Flax oil
- Omega 3

try to have some exercise daily. Go into the sun. Talk with friends. Pray to Jesus, he gives you peace and lifts your mood. These are scientifically proven to work.

- Listen to soothing music on a couch.
- have aromatherapy
- eat healthily, oats, wheats, brown rice, more fish, chicken, lots of vegetables and fruits and other natural food, less oil, no sugar, no deep fried stuff, less red meat
- drink lots of filtered or bottled water
have a pet
- cultivate new hobbies
- do not take alcohol and avoid caffeine
- tackle your problem that is giving you depression. Problem solve with a counselor or friend to reduce the magnitude of the problem.
- Every time you catch yourself thinking negatively, think what is the most positive way of expressing your feelings and thoughts.
- Forgive others, release all bitterness and release all grudges, love God and love others
- Do a kind deed each day. Volunteer your service to the elderly, orphans etc
- I know I have said a lot. Take baby step, one step at a time. Give yourself time to get out of depression.

Think positively.

You may want to see a psychiatrist and counsellor to work out your problem. Psychotherapy may help. Prayer does help. Claim healing from Jesus. He loves you. Read the Bible, start at book of John. Take note of John 3:16, Acts 2:38. It is God's love message to you.

For anxiety, try deep breathing from your diaphragm and progressive muscle relaxation. You can buy books on how to overcome depression and anxiety.

It takes time to lift out of anxiety and depression. First thing is that you desire to get out of them. Next is the tenacity and perseverance to make changes to your life.

I've been through depression and anxiety, so I understand.

God bless you richly and have a blessed Christmas. Attend a United Pentecostal Church nearby your home. (www.upci.org)
There are brothers and sisters who care and be friends with you.

You need to make some new friends. Are you living in a dorm? When I was in college, I was in an all girl dorm, and my floor was almost all freshmen. We had a blast --- everyone was new, and we all would hang out together. There are clubs and groups you could join to meet people with common interests. Many dorms will have dances or parties --- attend some! Talk to complete strangers.....it's okay. Strike up a conversation in the food line, or the checkout lane of the bookstore. You just need to start making some new, fun memories for yourself. Then when you go home, you can tell your old friends stories about your new friends! :)

I was in your shoes long ago. I got through it by realizing that life is full of change. And even though we may not always like the change, most of the time it is for the better. There will still be times when you have to pull an all nighter and you will make new friends and you will find funny things about your class mates. Hang in there. It does get better, it just takes time. I wish you well. Good luck, God Bless, and have a wonderful holiday season.

Get involved in things at college, there's all kinds of things you can do and a lot of people you can meet.. You can make a whole new set of memories. Time will help you get over it.

Hi Jillian, First of all congratulations for your recent graduation. Starting college is a big change in itself not counting moving away from family and friends. It is common for anyone to feel depressed with life changes. Starting a new phase in your life is so exciting until you get there and realize you are now totally responsible for yourself. It makes you long for the days when you had your family and friends around you constantly. You are becoming self sufficient and it is very hard to adjust to this. A certain amount of depression is expected but if it continues or deepens please seek out someone to talk to about it. You would be surprised at the amount of other college students who are going through the same thing. I hope you do not dwell on it and look for something pleasing to fill your spare time. Join a club where you can make new friends to share your new experiences with.





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