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My sister and School
I am 23f my sister is 19f. She is in her 2nd year at college and is feeling lost. She has been having a hard time balancing her classes. And Tell me she feels like giving up and maybe trying again later. She says she doesn't feel interested in school, or anything, not even parties for that matter. I will support her in any decision she makes. But I don't know what to do either. How can I help her? What suggestions should I make?
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The fact that she's not really into parties or social gatherings makes it sound like depression might be the case. If she was just feeling "lost" in academics I would say she sounds more confused on what she wants to study or get a degree in but I think its more of the former.
Perhaps she should see a doctor to get a professional's opinion. I was recently diagnosed with depression, I was feeling the same way. I'm so glad I went to see a doctor even though I was really hesitant. Its been kind of a struggle but I'm starting to get back into things I was once interested in and then lost for awhile.
I wish your sister the best of luck :)
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It sounds like your sister may be suffering from depression. One of the first indicators of depression is loss of interest in things the person once found exciting and enjoyable. Try to convince her to make an appointment with her doctor or psychologist right away. Please stay close to her and listen carefully for any clues that she might be thinking of suicide. Not everyone who contemplates suicide makes threats or direct references to it. If her doctor prescribes the right medication she might be back to her old self in no time. If your sister refuses to get help you might want to speak with your parents and have them try to intervene. If ever you feel she has come to a point where she can no longer make rational decisions and you fear for her safety it is possible for the family to have her involuntarily committed to the hospital for observation. Hopefully it is nothing as serious as all that but she needs to get checked out by a doctor ASAP. Your sister is very lucky to have such a loving and caring older sis! Best of luck to you both!
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