College

[rachnr]

Hello I am a 20 year old with depression and anxiety. Anyone ever gone through college with both and have any tips?

[senecajohn73]

I had severe anxiety when I went to college. I did to much self medicating with alcohol which coupled with the extra food made me gain weight plus the bad affects of alcohol.

My advice is to be as healthy as you can be by good diet and exercise. Later in life I found out that I have a gluten sensitivity which made my anxiety worse. That probably doesn't apply in your case but who knows.

Another dumb thing I did was not practice safe sex so be careful about that because if you get something like herpes that just adds to your problems.

I think being in a group like this is good so you can share and get advice from people who have and are going through the same thing. That way you are not alone or sharing with people that maybe you don't want to know your business.

I am 67 years old and there are so many more resources and understanding about anxiety and related issues. Take advantage of what's out there.

Also, go easy on yourself. You will find what works for you. don't give up!

Good luck and best wishes. Find good friends that you enjoy being around and have fun!