I don’t know what to do

[FenC]

Hi, not quite sure what I’m expecting by writing here but I figure it can’t hurt. I’m going through a bit of a rough patch in my life currently. I’m transitioning into college, recently had a bit of a break up that still hurts, had a falling out with some friends and can’t seem to make new ones, and I generally just feel unmotivated. I understand that I just need to keep moving forward keep my mind active and eventually things will turn out alright, but it’s so hard. It’s so hard to keep these thoughts out of my mind and to keep up hope, I just feel lost and isolated. I’m at the point where I don’t know what I want or need but I still feel drained and depressed. Sorry if this was a bit unfocused I just felt like utilizing this community as an outlet and maybe a source of help, thank you for reading.

[alyssuh]

Very understandable. Its okay to feel the feelings associated with what you’re going through, but believing you can go on and get better/live better can get you far. It takes work but its attainable. This rough patch won’t last forever. Write whatever you want whenever you want. There are plenty here to read and give advice

[Wheeloffortune]

So sorry for your pain!! Transitions and break ups are hard! This combined with ocd can give you anxiety and depression and tell you it won’t get better. It will, though. Let yourself feel the pain and don’t avoid the hurt. Life will be good again. We all suffer- ocd doesn’t want you to believe this.

You are strong!! We care about you!

[NickMcOcd]

What I find so ironic about someone who suffers depression or anxiety is they see themselves so unnecessarily in a poor light “sorry if this was a bit un focused” - it was clear and honest and didn’t go on for hours at all, it was in fact focused and concise and it was necessary that you got it off your chest I imagine as well... it’s absolutely true that you keep moving forward, but more importantly getting in contact with people is important, as much as your brain might convince you it’s not... people are a good distraction to depression, not to suggest that you ignore it, or try not to accept it but depression can isolate us as it’s primary concept is fear, and after a breakup you can fear others as you were hurt by someone else. This means we stay at home, lose motivation for doing things and let the monster of depression in to further put a weight on us... acknowledge it’s presence with a simple “depression, fear, I know you’re here and that’s ok” and then look at doing something whether joining a group of something that Interests you (sports thing, board games, hiking etc) or even go to a bar / café and try and talk to someone if you have the courage... try not to isolate yourself and give yourself a pat on the back for any positive tho g you do to get yourself out of your depression. “Doing always leads somewhere, doing nothing leads nowhere”...