As I walked across the stage to receive my diploma, I felt a sense of accomplishment and excitement for what was to come next. I had just completed my college degree, and it felt like the world was my oyster. Little did I know, this excitement would soon turn into a feeling of emptiness and despair.
After graduation, I found myself struggling with post-graduation depression. It was a feeling that I was not prepared for, and one that I didn't know how to handle. I felt lost, confused, and alone. My days were filled with feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I had made a huge mistake by leaving college.
The transition from college to the real world was harder than I had imagined. I had spent four years in a structured environment, with clear goals and a sense of purpose. Suddenly, I was thrust into the real world with no clear direction, no structure, and no sense of purpose.
I found myself struggling to find a job, and when I finally did, it didn't feel like the dream job I had always imagined. I was working long hours and feeling unfulfilled. I was also struggling with the feeling that my friends and peers were more successful than I was, which only added to my feelings of inadequacy.
The feelings of hopelessness and helplessness soon turned into feelings of guilt and shame. I felt guilty for not being able to handle the transition from college to the real world and ashamed for not being able to adult like everyone else. I started to withdraw from my friends and family, feeling like I couldn't talk to them about what I was going through.
I felt like I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of depression, and I didn't know how to break free. I was lost, confused, and alone.
It wasn't until I reached out for help that I began to understand that post-graduation depression is a real thing and that many people struggle with it. I started seeing a therapist, and she helped me to understand that the transition from college to the real world is not easy, and it's okay to struggle.
Through therapy, I learned how to cope with my feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. I learned how to set realistic goals, and how to take small steps towards achieving them. I also learned how to talk to my friends and family about what I was going through, and how to ask for help when I needed it.
I also found solace in joining a support group specifically for post-graduation depression, where I met other people who were going through the same thing. It helped me to understand that I was not alone and that there are people who understand what I'm going through.
I also realized that it's okay to not have it
all figured out. It's okay to take your time to find your passion and your purpose. I began to focus on my own personal growth, and I started to take steps towards finding a job that I was passionate about.
One of the biggest things that helped me was learning to be kind to myself. I had been so hard on myself for not having it all figured out, but I realized that it's okay to not have everything figured out. I learned to give myself grace and to be patient with myself as I navigated this difficult time.
I also made a conscious effort to surround myself with positive and supportive people. I realized that the people I surrounded myself with had a huge impact on my mental well-being, and I made an effort to surround myself with people who lifted me up, rather than brought me down.
Through therapy, support groups, and self-care, I was able to navigate post-graduation depression and come out on the other side. It wasn't an easy journey, and there were times when I felt like giving up, but I didn't. I kept going, and I am so grateful that I did.
If you're struggling with post-graduation depression, know that you're not alone. It's okay to struggle, and it's okay to ask for help. Remember to be kind to yourself, and to take things one day at a time. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people, and don't be afraid to reach out for help. With time and effort, you will come out on the other side.
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