Help

[Em17y]

I’ve been battling with extra anxiety and depression since going off to university. I need help because I am spiraling into a pit I don’t think I could pull myself out of this time and I’m finding it hard to want to keep pushing forward. I have no friends or family to confide in and no idea how to even get help for my issues as I’m not currently in therapy or on any medications. but I can’t battle this on my own without help anymore because i just can’t do this anymore. Thank god im scared of needles n blood and all that shit so I don’t think I’d ever be able to do anything to harm myself but I’m scared there will soon be a day I will as my thoughts are just growing darker... I’m just not sure how to seek out help as I’m away from my hometown while I’m at school so I don’t have a family doctor here

[Em17y]

I’m in kinesiology. I’ve tried online therapy before as the school offers an app that like has set up therapy video type things but I only ever use stuff like that for a week and then give up cause I’ve forgotten. I feel like that’s what i will have to resort to again but it didn’t help much, and I’d rather have something I have to make appointments for and have to leave my room so I will actually do it. I’ve read up on a whole bunch of different online therapy types though, my thing is I’m like supporting myself financially so therapy is hard because I don’t have any benefits but everyone in my life has always told me medication is bad and that it will mess me up later in life so I’m scared of that...

[Elienne]

Hi Em. You have taken a huge, positive step in the right direction by reaching out for help here. Expressing yourself openly and honestly about your feelings and circumstances. Many college and university students like yourself experience depression, anxiety, and stress... and for good reasons: being away from home and familiar surroundings, external and internal pressures to excel and succeed, lack of social connections and a network of support, among others. Because college and university life can be so challenging to adapt to, many campuses have onsite health services, including behavioral health services. Please look into what student services are available to you at the university. Call the university's main number and ask to be connected to the counseling, health, or student services department. Describe your needs in brief to the campus operator. In the meantime, take good care of yourself... eat healthy and at regular intervals, including snacks between meals... get enough rest and good sleep... exercise and get outdoors, even a brief walk for 10 minutes can bebeneficial. Remember you're not alone, many, many other students are experiencing similar feelings and challenges. I have faith that in time the help you need will be available to you. So, please keep hope in your heart.

[Lazy_dog_lover]

Freshman year was my darkest time. I lost people who I thought were my friends. My stubbornness kept me going to classes. My dear kept me in the dorm. I did drink to excess, but only Thursday nights.

I ended up transferring to a university where a few of my HS friends were at. They took me into their group. I was diagnosed Junior year and used our on-campus therapy center. It gave me a lot of insight and perspective between perception and reality. I could identify self harming behaviors. I could not always stop them.

I came through and so can you. Just start with therapy. Wait on meds. Do that on summer break when you feel ready. Help is out there. Go find it. You are worth it.

[Em17y in reply to Lazy_dog_lover]

I’ve thought so many times about transferring to a different university where my friend from back home is going, but I love my program too much to leave even though I haven’t connected with anyone in it. It’s reassuring to here that you were able to get the help you needed and I thank you for sharing! As for meds I think you’re right, summer is best time to start and it gives me time to seek better alternative ways up until then. Thank you for the support it means a lot

[Suzhou]

I felt this too when I went away for college. I’m still feeling it. Sometimes you just need to find this one friend to confide in. Or start keeping a diary. Something that helps me is once a day I do something that I want to do. Walking makes me a bit happier. So everyday I try to go for a 30 mins walk at least

[pink83737]

Sorry you’re going through this hugs to you! it gets better, you will find the light 💛