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So I just got to college about 13 hours ago... Im about 4 hours from home and I feel so depressed. I have never felt this way before and I just want to go home. I don't have the strength to do anything. I miss everyone. I feel empty I know no one here and it just hurts!! I have been crying ever since my mom went back home!!! what to do?
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I know the feeling.it well pass.
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Awww, I know how you feel. Granted, my college wasn't that far away, but I still changed cities and people. None of my friends from HS went to the college I chose.
Talk to your mom on the phone at least once a day. It helps - if you're close, you can tell her about your day, and she'll be a part of your life that way, and you won't feel so separated from her. Call your friends, too. Leave your instant messenger service on so they can leave you messages, and you can talk to them when you get a chance. At some point, travel out to go see your friends, or have them come up to see you.
This isn't the last time you're going to see the people you care about. They're not GONE, and neither are you. You're just away for awhile. I know it's tough to be alone in an unfamiliar place, but if you can stop crying for awhile, go knock on your neighbors' doors and introduce yourself. I'm sure the last thing you want to do right now is meet people, but the sooner you start to make friends, the sooner you start to feel less alone. =)
Go out to your local on-campus cafe with your textbooks and study for awhile. Just being out among other people might make you feel a little better. And hey, if all else fails, notice someone's book and ask what class they're studying for.
I do strongly suggest getting to know the people around you, though. Introduce yourself to your resident assistant, too. He/she might be your best advocate and could be a good friend. Strike up conversations with people in your classes. I'm sure some people are in a similar situation; you're really not as alone as you feel.
As far as not having the strength, yes you do. You're doing something great, you're furthering your education. You HAVE to force yourself to keep going. Listen to your brain - you're feeling depressed and alone. Therefore, the best thing to do is to not allow yourself to actually BE alone.
Branch out, reach out. Just because you feel something doesn't mean it's the reality. Feeling alone and depressed doesn't always mean BEING alone and depressed...and you can control that.
Chin up, things will get better. Dry your eyes and smile at someone. =)
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hello... um the only real advice i can give you is that ... remember NOTHING is worth YOUR precious tears ... NOTHING and NO ONE.... i have no clue how you feel so i know you think i probably have no right to say anything ... but the truth is there is more to life than you think... it has been proven that the people around us make up our moods .. so hangout with happy people =] they will make you happy =]
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Call them? (:
The voice might just cheer u right up (:
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