Depression

[keyelement]

Hello,

Id like to say iv had depression before but never this deep. Its gotten to the point where i dont care to do absolutely anything and/or everything!!!. im only 24 years old, and iv told everyone iv spoken to for the last six months that im going back to Uni mid-year (now) but i cant bring myself to face it. I know it will help me to receive mental stimulation. But i dont want to be the depressed one at school. 

Sometimes i get annoyed as soon as someone speaks to me, sometimes anything someone says to me does not phase me.

Life is one big blob for me right now im scared im going to flip out. Tomorrow i will go back on anti-depressants. fingers crossed things will start looking up. thanks for reading 🙂 

[Struggler]

Hi KeyElement

Welcome to Beyond Blue and thank you making your first post.

You did not mention if you are receiving treatment for your depression.  You can find a list GPs on the top page.  Alternatively you can do web chat or ring them to talk it out.

You won't benefit from uni study if you are not well enough.  Uni study is a big commitment and require mental strength.  

Please let us know how you get on and take care of yourself.  

Struggler

[AGrace]

Hi keyelement,

How are you travelling? Have you felt any relief with taking your medication? Are you actually seeing someone for regular follow up care? Is there an opportunity for you to defer your studies? You are allowed to change your mind. Struggler is right, studying requires a lot of discipline, however it could be a good distraction while you get some support to recover. What have you been doing up until this point? Are you working? Perhaps its that you havent had enough opportunity to feel a sense of mastery and achievement for some time. Are you able to begin your studies with the possibility of defering if it gets too much? Are you able to study online instead, so the experience doesnt feel as overwhelming? 

That's a lot of questions I know but it would help to know a little more about your situation. The questions could just be a little food for thought also. I hope you feel welcomed to the community at Beyondblue, and I look forward to hearing more.

AGrace