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Reply 1

You need to speak to your GP about your depression. You might benefit from some medication to kickstart your brain and body into remembering how to produce a balanced level of mood hormones.

Reply 2

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by Jdjdndmeockfm

I got a burst of motivation this news years to get my life together. Yet 5 days later I feel the same as i have for as long as i can remember. Sadness seems to follow me everywhere, present in even happy moments. Not about anything in particular, just a lack of spark or enjoyment.
A constant mantra of what is the point. I have tried many things to bring meaning to my life but nothing seems to fit. I started uni last year and my semester was far from my expectations. I took a gap year and worked full time, travelled, tried different things but nothing seemed to work. First semester at uni has been pretty low, to the point I couldn’t see the point of getting out of bed most of the time. I just slept alot. I tried at the beginning, going to lectures, societies, meeting people. But nothing brought me much joy. I socialise regularly but when I’m alone I just rot. Life seems lonely and monotonous.
People have asked me if I’m okay but I have no answer, nothing is wrong with my life. I’m stuck and idk how to move forward. Part of me doesn’t see the point in changing happy to stay in this bubble. But I’m so sick of myself and how I’m living I want to change. Finding joy in the little things or trying new things doesn’t seem to be making a difference. I just see myself being like this forever, never properly present and happy. And idk how I feel about that.

Hello,

I'm really sorry to hear that you are feeling this way. You really should try and move forward because although I know it is incredibly difficult, there is more to life and you are allowed to enjoy life.

To end this and have a better year you need to start by taking the first, arguably biggest and scariest step, seeking help. Your GP may be the ideal person but if for whatever reason you don't feel like you could go to your GP maybe try using the Boots online doctor as they can advice you on the best treatments for depression etc and you can do this from your own home.

I hope this helps. If you have any further questions or anything at all please do let me know.

Charlie
Law LLB Student

Reply 3

McGinger

As above, go and talk to your GP - they will be sympathetic - and when you get back to Uni, talk to Student Wellbeing or similar to get the support/help you need. This sort of crunch-moment is common in late teens - but you'll get through it.