Christi
How to not give up on college when you are feeling depressed?
I know this might be a bit of a hard question to answer... Lately, I have just been feeling like giving up because I feel like my education is pointless because I won't be able to succeed and get through it. I am about to graduate in May. I am trying to hold on, but I am not doing so well in my courses. Should I visit a counselor? How should I fix this? #dealing-with-college
2 answers
Kim Igleheart
Kim’s Answer
Christi,
You've been dealing with this for at least 2 weeks now, yes, by all means see a counselor! Get help studying. Worse case scenario, consider dropping a class, and finishing in summer, rather than letting your grades take too big of a hit. I wish we were talking in person, so I could have a better feel for what is going on. The thing is, we all get panicky, we all get senioritis, but, in hindsight, graduation did not automatically thrust us into being adults. Many of us took stepping stone jobs - things that helped us to transition to our real careers. This is not the end all, be all. But, for goodness sakes, don't quit now! You are so close to the finish line you can see it! You are dripping in sweat!
It's really hard for us to counsel you, not really being able to get inside your head (and not being licensed, even if we could....). So yes, please, please, please, talk to someone trained to deal with these issues. You aren't the first student facing these concerns!
Kim
Kim, thank you so very much! I really appreciate your kindness and help. I wish we were talking in person too! Because I don't fully understand what is going on with me either haha. I will take your advice and go see a counselor just to talk things through. I am very close and I am excited. I will do my best to try to pull through this slump. Thank you so much.
Christi
you're welcome! please follow through with a counselor tomorrow!
Kim Igleheart
Alex Bukovac
Alex’s Answer
College can be so tough and the transition from highschool is VERY difficult for most people. Good news is that college is more than just classes/grades, it is a chance for you to try new things, meet new people, and decide a career path. I would highly recommend talking to a counselor or a professor/coach/mentor that you trust!