Depression bc of unhealthy living environment.?!
Question:
Depression bc of unhealthy living environment.?
Im a college student, but I have realised that for the past couple years I have been dealing with depression. I have a very unhealthy living environment, my father is emotionally and mentally abusive. This depression has cost a toll on my life because I have becom extremely unhappy, and my grades have severely dropped. My parents right now are going thru a divorce and the whole household is such a mess. Im so depressed to the point that I cant think or do anything anymore. Its like Im stuck in this rut. I want to move out of my house but my mom is scared for me, cuz she thinks i might not continue my education. I want to move out to become my own person again and figure who I am again. For so many years Ive been a product of my fathers strict ways, and it caused for my unhappiness. I know I want to go back to school bc I know im not dumb or a failure, its just that im stressed and mentally unhealthy. I dont know what to do anymore to help myself? Should i move out? Continue school?
Answers:
If you were my client this is what I would advise you to do;
- Move out immediately! The more you live in an unhealthy enviroment the worst your depression will become, and the more out of control your life is likely to spiral
- Get in therapy or if you are in it make sure you stick with it and really work out your issues your father has given you. If you don't you'll have problems your entire life
- Stay in school! Even if it is on a very part time basis that is ok. Just stick with it and you can go back and take more classes as you feel up to it.
- Trust in the Lord. He will give you the grace to get you through this. Lean on him as you need to and realize that you don't need any other father than our heavenly father.