I've recently moved to Wollongong to study psychology at university. Before that, I was at Sydney University, but I decided to move because firstly Wollongong University is less competitive and also because the degree in psychology has a combined honours, unlike Sydney.
I have been struggling with depression for about 2 years and in the past year it has worsened. I thought that moving to Wollongong would be a good change and would make me happier.
Since coming here, however, I've only felt worse. I feel really alone and I miss my family. Ever since I've moved here I have panic attacks and break downs everyday, sometimes multiple times in a day. I can't concentrate on any Uni work and I really don't know what to do.
I have tried to make some friends. I live on campus at the moment but haven't really met anyone. I feel really alone in my room. I've joined so many different things to try and meet people but I haven't felt like I've made very strong friendships, just met people, which forget me the next day. I've joined societies and volunteering programs both on and off campus but nothing seems to really work.
If I move back to Sydney, Ill have to go back to studying a really hard degree in a very competitive environment. Im afraid I won't get into the honours course and I won't be able to go on to further my study and become a psychologist, like I want to.
But I'm afraid that staying here is making my depression worse. Im not sure what to do.
Do I move back, stay here or take a gap year and just get away from both options all together?
Please help!
