Lately, I have lost interest in things, I feel tired all the time, I don't ever want to do anything, and I just generally fell sad.
I think I'm depressed.
Why do you think that?
Well, I did just break up with my girlfriend of 5 years.
What do you think caused the depression?
You are not alone. Most college students go through mental health problems
I feel like no one understands.
Some symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness, loss in interest of things you previously loved, sleeping problems, anxiety, changes in appetite, uncontrollable emotions, and considering death.https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/recognizing-symptoms
Sometimes, I feel like I just want to die.
There is so much worth living for! Maybe you should talk to someone.
Depression has many causes. Some common causes are conflict, grief, abuse, genes, and substance abuse. https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/causes-depression
There is a nearby therapy office called Bloom. I will make you an apointament.
A January 2022 survey on college and depression, done by Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and the Mary Christie Institute, shows that a full two-thirds of college students have faced depression in the previous year. In the spring of 2021, the number was only 42%-56%.https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/mental-health/depression-on-college-campuses/
If you or someone you no is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 15–34 years. Among young adults aged 18–25 years, 8.3 percent have had serious thoughts of suicide.https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/college-students#Suicide-and-college-students
Location: 16506 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33681. Phone Number: (407)-455-4425Email not availableWebsite:https://www.bloominthebay.com/
As mentioned above, if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the hotline and get help immediately. Your life matters.