How do i stop being depressed about moving away to college?!

How do i stop being depressed about moving away to college?

Okay well i am 17 and i wil lbe moving to college in august. the thing is that i am so very very depressed. i live with my mom and brother and i feel so guilty about moving away from them because im going to leave them all alone! should i feel guilty even though im only moving 30 minutes away? what should i do to feel less guilty? i feel sad about the fact that even if i visit, things are going to be diffrent, and i wont know the day to day things that are going on and well i know my mom is going to cry when i move and that makes me feel even more guiltyy. i need advice!

1 week ago
oh and another detail that i forgot. i am thinking about becomming a commuter. should i do that? to make it easier for my mom and me?

Sure you can know the day to day events that take place! Use your phone and use it every night to call and "check in." Don't feel like you are leaving them. Look at it this way...and tell yourself. "I am going to get an eduction and do something great with my life. I am going to make my family so proud of me and when I'm done with school, I'm gonna have an awesome job. So that just in case my Mom or brother need my help financially, I can be there." Remember, you are doing this for you, but your also doing this for them. You can make it to where your brother can look up to you. You can have a huge impact on his life by setting a good example. It's all a part of growing up and God knows, it is sooooo hard. You can do it though! And don't feel guilty. If you still seem to be in a depression, maybe you can find a doctor to discuss a solution with. He/she may prescribe you medication. Don't beat yourself up about this. Good luck!