I'm new here

[hbball21]

I'm in college. Just looking for others in similar experiences because I'm lonely.

I have GAD, MDD, and OCD. My family doesn't understand me.

[HopeforJustice]

Hello

There are thousands of people on this site who feel exactly the same way. Together we will get through our darkest days. Hope is the light which illuminates your way through the darkness.

Hope

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I'm sorry that you are feeling lonely. It can be an incredibly hard feeling to get through because you don't feel like doing much, and you can't wrap your head around why you are lonely / alone (for me, they are hand in hand; though I realize you can be lonely and be around people who do not offer you support/fulfill your needs). Can you identify what needs of yours are not being met ? Love? Appreciation? Adoration? Can you think of ways you can get those from yourself, or ask from others? I appreciate that you came here, because it has reminded me that I need to focus on what needs of mine are not being met (by myself, by my "friends") and how I might be acting out because of that and how I might make a plan to get those unmet needs met. I hope this provides some things for you to think about, journal about maybe. Feel free to post again and ask questions of us. Take care.

[Sid_Arthur]

Hello to you !

Wish I was in 'college' . . . . & young enough to be still ! (Ahh, . . . . that grass can look so much greener on the other side, huh ?).

However for any of us, our personal situation is, as it is - better to see how we can make good ( - if not the best) use of it as we can in each case: this is realism, . . . as opposed to 'escapism'. Considering your range of possibilities, or options available - as your 1st post here seeks to - is simply intelligence in action ! Well done !

A 'college student' I knew fortunately came across a book by Paul Hauck - one of a series he has written. That first one he got engrossed in, & understood so much from was "Overcoming Depression" in the Sheldon Press series ( - in the UK). Would be interested to know what you make of the ideas in that. So, hope you'll be motivated to find a copy, or seek out Dr Hauck's ideas elsewhere online - & let us know in due course if you found any of value too ! He's a very experienced practitioner.

Its a new dawn, its a new day - and we have opportunities to PRACTICE effective ways of living creatively . . . . . & with inner peace & joy.

"PRACTICE" as the old man is said to have answered to the question to him: "Sir, how do I get to Carnegie Hall ?" More than a few variations to this, I'm sure: quoteinvestigator.com/2010/...

Practice, practice, . . . . practice, . . . . & see if you can enjoy those practices too ! As certain basic skills develop, life can certainly begin to feel less daunting, & far more joyful !

Wishing you mindful contentment as you read this !

Sid ;~)

Tues 14 April 2020

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[Confused000]

Hi, I'm in college as well and have GAD and MDD. If you ever need to talk, I'm here.

[GOPAL5]

You are not alone dear.Tell me about yourself and I will solve all problems.