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 (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.
beldolor (64 months ago | reply)
I <3 you. nice shot too
airdrie.m (64 months ago | reply)
Great picture of depression. I agree, Social Sciences is very very interesting. :)
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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.
aragirn (64 months ago | reply)
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?
aragirn (64 months ago | reply)
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)
aragirn (64 months ago | reply)
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.
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.
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
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!
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 :)