Day 72 - Depression

    This is my fourth year in college; over that period of time, I've suffered from depression, mild to moderate several times. The worst was during the Fall of my second year. I was enrolled in a major that I didn't care for; the work didn't interest me, the social environment... well, it plain sucked.

    I switched to Social Sciences and Education and found happiness, though I'll never make the salary I would have if I'd stuck with my previous major.

    The mild bouts of depression, while I recognize that they are natural, somehow seem worse. There's no glaring change that I need to make, they simply relate to things that I need to get over. The only thing I can do is wait... and that seems worse to me. I've been depressed for almost a week now, and though it is starting to clear up, I still have trouble focusing on schoolwork, which is becoming a major problem.

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      Chapendra, Artista Obscura, Guy Rintoul, TWOISM, and 30 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Chapendra (64 months ago | reply)

      This is amazing Kyle, by far my favorite three hundred and sixty five days picture of yours. And you know I know depression all well, so if you ever even need me, just let me know. Huggles.

      And, oh totally, the focusing on homework cloud from depression can be a dozy. You're in my thoughts my friend, hopefully it'll all be in the clear soon.

    3. beldolor (64 months ago | reply)

      I <3 you. nice shot too

    4. airdrie.m (64 months ago | reply)

      Great picture of depression. I agree, Social Sciences is very very interesting. :)

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    5. practicalowl (64 months ago | reply)

      A beautiful and thought provoking shot.
      Someone very close to me has suffered a lot from depression in the past,I`ve seen at close hand how it can change people and know that it does ease with time.
      All the best to you mate.

    6. aragirn (64 months ago | reply)

      Thanks a lot, you're in mine as well.

      I less than three you too!

      I think it is... I intend to be a high school government teacher.

      Thanks much.

    7. LutherAnn (64 months ago | reply)

      I can relate. I've actually added on a few years to my schooling because depression took so much out of me :(

      How much longer do you have?

    8. aragirn (64 months ago | reply)

      I have 3 semesters left, I'll graduate with my BS in Spring of '08. Then it's off to grad school (hopefully) before I begin my life's work as a teacher.

    9. LutherAnn (64 months ago | reply)

      a light at the end of the tunnel :)

      Why grad school before gaining some teaching experience first? (an edu major myself, I've been advised not to do that)

    10. aragirn (64 months ago | reply)

      It really depends on the school district and how strapped for cash it is. I want to go to grad school first so that I can do it full time and hopefully get an assistantship. Plus, I really want to teach government and my social sciences undergrad degree had more of a history focus, so I need to gain expertise before I teach it. (Though I have done a pretty good job teaching it as a long-term substitute.)

    11. LutherAnn (64 months ago | reply)

      sounds like a good plan to me :) And from what I've seen of your subbing pics, you look like a fun teacher.

    12. adrbassplyr (56 months ago | reply)

      I understand totally. It's so hard trying to study and focus in class when you are being exhausted and haven't slept in so long. I don't study much anymore, I just can't find the motivation.

    13. chloensampson (47 months ago | reply)

      i saw this in the 365 pool and it really spoke to me. being a scrabble addicted and diagnosed with depression- i am in love with this image

    14. kimthomas (43 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Raising Awareness., and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    15. volantra (41 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for flickr.com/groups/1016953@N21/ and we would love this to be part of the pool :)

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