Depression and Uni

Ok, sorry for the use of anon, anyway i started uni last Sept and everythings seemed great i had a bf at the start of term and virtually spent 24/7 with him. I neglected my block as i thought him and his block mates were fab. After being dumped at the end of Nov, i feel depressed as he's managed to turn all my supposed mates against me. I'm just totally on my own as i know no one in my block. It's easier said than done to go and talk to them, but im really shy and plus everyone is very cliquey. Again there are no societies that interest me and i dont have any time for a part time job as my course is soo intensive. I feel like i have n one, and I'm unable to talk to any of my family or people back home. I've been feeling worse and worse and for the last three nights I've taken a stupid amount of alcohol and tablets, which has resulted in mental health people being called in. Everything is just getting on top of me, and with the added stress of not having anyone to share a house with anyone. I can't give up uni and restart because my family life is not up for it, sorry another complicated story. Anyway i don't know why I've posted this, just i needed somewhere to vent. Anyone else felt in a similar position?

Reply 1

Jack0

Hey, I can relate to what you're going through as it happened to me during the same time period. Feel free to PM me and we can talk about it.

The only thing I can suggest which might help is a regular counselling session as I think they really do help.

Reply 2

Tinkabelle

I really know how you feel.
I started Uni back in september, had a boyfriend (though back home) and over the summer i'd seen him every day (we worked together and then had free time together too) got to uni. First time away from parents, new course, new people, new area, new life.... struggled settling in and didn't click with any1 in my halls ( ended up getting attacked by one because i 'didn't fit'). Lost bf and felt like rubbish anyway and just felt so helpless. Struggling to cope but knowing i can't give up the course its the only thing i want to do.

I went to the doctors at xmas and got put on meds for depression. made progress but now seem to be going backwards...ex bf has made contact again and my parents have fallen out with me.

BUT
I'm still here. It sounds like you've had a really rough term. But don't let HIM get you down. He isn't worth it. I'm shy like you, I found the best way to meet new people were to ask a few people i did speak to on my course to socialise and i met friends thru them too.
Stay strong, it will get better!