College and Life during this time

[Suzhou]

Is anyone struggling a lot with mental health during this time? I go out and hang out with people to distract myself. I no longer can do that because of being in quarantine. My classes have also been moved online and I'm now teaching myself everything. I am horrible at school and now I have to somehow learn and teach myself. I struggle with math so I was taking a test and ended up crying while taking it. My friends are like thriving during this time and cooking things and taking on extra school work while I can barley get out of bed. I have felt depressed for about 5 years now. I'm just wondering if there will ever be a day where I wake up and don't wanna die. I know it's hash to say. But I'm sure we have all felt like giving up at some point.

[SANL]

Hey 🙂 Im sorry the isolation has been so difficult for you, it has been difficult for me too. I live with my family and find I have the opposite problem, being around people makes me feel extremely anxious and depressed. My one outlet has been reading. It helps loosing myself between the pages of a book. Not sure if this could be an option for you. Im not sure what you're studying or if I'd be of any help (I finished University like 10 years ago) but I'm more than happy to try help or just motivate you. Send me a message and let me know. Just please know you arent alone

[Suzhou in reply to SANL]

🖤 I might message you thank you!!!

[SANL in reply to Suzhou]

❤️💜 Remember you arent alone

[StophieG]

Hang in there. It is a hard time to be in school. Have you been offered different grading options for your classes this semester? Every bit of work you do will have an impact on your understanding whether the quiz shows it or not. What kind of math is it? I teach math and am struggling with the switch to online as well.

[Suzhou in reply to StophieG]

It’s College Mathematics. I haven’t done math in years and moved back to American for my degree and they were like you need multiple math classes 😭 my teacher never checks her emails too. But I understand that it’s probably really hard for teachers during this time 🖤🖤🖤

[StophieG in reply to Suzhou]

Let me know if you get stuck, I might be able to help.

[Bluetj]

So sorry u r going thru this, but it will pass. I know I have days like that struggling to just get out of bed. OMG, then still having to come to work. But as always God steps in & continues to carry me. I don't know if u have ever read 'Footprints in the sand' I think is the name of it. But read it, its very encouraging especially now. 😉

[Rachel2535]

Yes you are not alone. I have felt like that many days. One summer I spent isolated taking care of an older lady it almost broke me because I had no one to talk to, no social media because it was 1998 and it was the first time I was away from home. I was depressed before going but it got worse. I am a very social person and need to have people around to keep me going. Have you tried getting on facetime or zoom with a friend while taking a test even if they just sit there quietly? Also they have a lot of people who can tutor you online right now....I know math was my nemesis in school. Keep fighting and looking up. I am praying for you. -Rachel

[Suzhou in reply to Rachel2535]

Our semester is ending soon and summer semester is coming soon so I’ll have like a week off! Haha but I’m slowly getting through it! I hope you are doing well!