Depression

[Atiqah]

I was suffering from depression when I was 19. I don't know why I am like this. I did not attend school and shut myself in the room. I screwed up my last semester in school. I feel so useless and stupid because I couldn't concentrate in class. It's hard to make friends. I wish I have someone that will always be with me to go through this

[hypercat54]

Don't we all wish that! Don't forget though that if someone is there for you at all times then you have to be there for them all times too. That can be very difficult when you don't feel well.

The worst thing you can do is isolate yourself and things just get worse. Even if you find it very hard and you have to force yourself it's much better to do a few things just to get you out of the house and mingling with others. Even if it's just going down the shops or going for a walk.

Don't beat yourself up about it coz you have a serious illness ie depression and this can be treated. If for example you had broken your leg would you still feel useless? Having depression is not a flaw in you as it can attack randomly. If you are not already getting help then seek it. x

[km147]

Hi! I was alone and depressed in school as well it actually spiraled when I ended up failing a standardized exam and not having any prospects to further my education. I ended up depressed for 3 weeks. Didn't leave my room, had the lights off and shades down. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. Then my family encouraged me to try again and take the test again. (For the 4th time btw). I did and with only 4 weeks to prep got a significantly higher score and was accepted witihb 6 months. Sorry for the long post but I learned that we need these experiences to help us appreciate the hard work we did to make it. I am still dealing with the pressure and anxiety about my life but I can look back at that time in my life and see success not failure because I got back up and tried again. keep trying and don't give up. Good luck.