Hi unfortunate,
Welcome to the forums. I hope that you won't feel lonely in this space, because it's full of very generous, supportive people, who share similar experiences and a great understanding.
Is there a way out of depression? Some will say yes, others will say no. For me it's always been about managing it rather than getting out of it. Life will never be one big cloud of happiness, however it also shouldn't be one big grey cloud of doom. To help me I take a cumulative approach to treatment. Medication, Psychiatry, Psychology, group therapy, and lifestyle choices. I never look at any of these avenues as short term fixes. Instead I choose to see them as a way of maintaining a healthier less dreary life on a daily basis. I know if I give them all up I'll be back in that grey cloud with the potential for storms.
Feeling lonely in a big city. Often bigger cities can be lonelier places, you don't have the same community experience as you would in a smaller town. People tend to be too busy with their own daily circumstances to worry about those of others. Having said this what do you mean by lonely? Do you have friends? Family? A support network? Colleagues? (or other students if you're studying?) Big cities do still offer community support groups, sporting groups, hobby clubs, networking organisations. If you are looking for support have you tried any of these avenues? When you're feeling blue it can be hard to reach out to these prospects, but it's also the best time to do so. Having people around you who are interested in you can be a big confidence booster and can also give you an outlet to make solid friendships.
I'd be interested to hear a bit more of your story:)
AGrace
