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New here today! I recently graduate college and am feeling so depressed from the transition. I don’t do well with a lot of change and it is making me feel very alone. I know graduating was an accomplishment but I don’t know how to move on. Everything feels wrong . I have been on medication for depression for almost two years but am very hesitant to increase the dose

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sweetiepye

Hi Tina, This is so exciting and a wonderful time for you to make choices and decisions to have things the way you want them to be. It will soon become your new normal. So do some thinking and planning, some lists, check out what other people have done at this point in their lives. Finally living by your rules, or maybe you don't want rules. Try not to let your fears limit you. The thing with fear is it has to be ignored, it can't exist if you don't pay attention to it. Let me know how you get on. Pam

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iamtina1997 in reply to sweetiepye

Hi Pam,

Thank you very much!

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Standing4Hope

Change is rough

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Rachel2535

Transition is hard. I have a hard time with transition also and going from college to life after college is big. I commend you for being careful with the dosage of your medication. Have you been seeing a counselor, a mentor or close friend? Someone to weigh in on your next steps, at least that is what has helped me in the past well and still to this day. There is so much beauty ahead of you. I pray you are able to move through this transition and see the beauty there is out there for you. -Rachel

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iamtina1997 in reply to Rachel2535

Hi Rachel,

I have tried a few different counselors but I didn’t seem to click with any of them. I also don’t have many close friends who I feel like have the time to listen and help.

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NWGal

You've taken flight! Look at this transition as being "launched" toward a new chapter in your life. Change is scary but try to approach this as a new exciting opportunity! I know when I finished I was relieved but at the same time uncertain. I know you can do this! Good karma coming your way!

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LilyAnnepuppy

Welcome to the community. There are many caring, knowledgeable people here who will help you.

Are you still seeing a therapist (or whoever prescribed your antidepressant)? I would talk to him/her about the dosage instead of self doctoring. Maybe that’s not what you need. Counseling make take care of whatever is reacting to your major life change. I think calling it “transition” - even though that’s part of what it contains - minimizes the portent of this time in your life.

Keep posting and let us know how you’re doing.

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iamtina1997 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy

Thank you Lily. I only see psychiatrist to check up on dosage but I never seem to really click with a therapist/counselor (i have tried many different ones). I am hoping I can feel better soon. Thanks again

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LilyAnnepuppy in reply to iamtina1997

I hope you feel better soon, too. It's a scary/exhilarating time. And you've worked hard to achieve your goals. Good luck.

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