[JupiterKid]

Originally Posted by playedalive

Hi there. So I've been relieved to have gotten through my final degree exams. Now I'm feeling really down. My lecturers took the whole class out for pints last night. Ever since we said our official goodbyes, I've been feeling so down. I really loved my lecturers and friends I made (despite consistent moaning about assignments and said lecturers that gave assignments...) There were the most amazing and admirable I've ever met so far in my life.

The past 6 months have probably been the best ones of my life for a long time. I hated my teenage years. I felt so self-conscious (after getting hassle from school, my Dad), depressed, repressed my sexuality and absolutely hated myself. Now, I feel I'm finally getting my life on track and I hope that the future (whatever happens jobwise) will continue to make me feel better in myself. Of course, I'm happy I now have the mental space to sort out my life. But, four yearsof a degree was a long time and a lot of personal journeys happened. /rant

Finishing college is always a big anti-climax for everyone - whether they have depression/anxiety or none at all. There's the feeling of "well, what now?"
You would do well to set your self a new goal to work on over the Summer - in addition to the tough task of looking for a job.

A short to medium-term project to work on in the coming months might help to reduce the feeling of anti-climax.

[playedalive]

Originally Posted by JupiterKid

Finishing college is always a big anti-climax for everyone - whether they have depression/anxiety or none at all. There's the feeling of "well, what now?"
You would do well to set your self a new goal to work on over the Summer - in addition to the tough task of looking for a job.

A short to medium-term project to work on in the coming months might help to reduce the feeling of anti-climax.

Thanks for your response . It's just my final year was the year so many good things finally happened to me. I went on anti-depressants and went back to counselling. For the first time, sadly, since my childhood, I have managed to control my depression and anxiety. I made an effort to make new friends, I came out as bisexual, I started working for myself on a freelance basis as a private tutor. I believed more in myself. My confidence and self esteem have slowly risen. I am slowly understanding the concept of liking me for me. Not trying to be who people want me to be; they can get f*!/ed.

With college ending, I feel my comfort zone is crumbling a little bit too soon. I know that's life and all, but still

This summer, I have planned to do a TEFL Course in July. One day stint as a barista. Also evening swimming lessons. At least I can have things to look forward to in the meantime