Senior Year Depression.

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I don't know why, but this year of high school, I am so depressed. maybe it is because I have too much free time? I'm really unsure. I'm not close to anyone anymore, not even the best friends I've had for the past 3 years. For the past years I would hang out almost everyday afterschool and nowadays I simply go home most days. Its ironic how the year when I have the most time that I barely hang out. I feel like I've wasted high school, I didn't do anything spectacular and didn't experience any of thr typical high school things.
So much for the so called best four years of my life.</p>

<p>The people I call my friends make no effort to even talk to me. I'm so depressed, thinking about next year doesn't help either cause I'm scared everyone will change, I'll have no friends from hs.. They'll all go away and become new people. I'll be going to a commuter school which basically means barely any social life...</p>

<p>I've already gotten 3 acceptances and I'm waiting on 3 more, therefore the next months are going to be hardest on me. Idk what to do.,I feel like no one understands. And to make things worst is that prom is coming up and people are going to be talking all about it, its first an issue as whether I'm even allowed to go, then if I do, who to go with? I don't really have a friend group and the one group I was thinking of going with, all thr girls will have dates. I wont. I'm not a party person, I know I'll cry at prom when I see all the girls with dates dancing and ****. and if I don't go ill cry too. Idk what to do. I jist feel so horrible right now. Is this normal? I really Hope college is somewhat promising.</p>

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<p>Im obviously not a doctor, but you describing symptoms pretty similiar to the early stages of depression. I went through it, and it sucked more than I can even put into words. I would advise you to get help. Does your school have a crisis counselor? They can help you. If not, go to your pediatrician/doctor and tell them what’s going on.</p>

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<p>I’m in the same situation but a freshman in college. I go to a college 3 blocks from where I’ve always lived. My friends all changed and I feel like I have virtually no one. Here’s some advice: go away to college!!! Don’t worry about the people in high school. I didn’t go to prom, it will be fine. Get involved in a youth group or get a job. That’s what I did or at least tried to do. College is going to be worse if you don’t I away. I’m at a 4 yr university and it is so boring and so much worse than high school that I’m going to a JC next year so that I can transfer in a year. College is worse if you live at home. Dont worry, you aren’t alone. A lot of people feel that way</p>

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<p>I am in the exact same state as you… I found out from a psychologist that I was getting an early College depression and that it was a good thing i found out about it now… here is some docs that can help you, it surly scared the crap out of me and out of my “depression”
[College</a> depression: What parents need to know - MayoClinic.com](<a href=“http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/college-depression/MY01384]College”>http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/college-depression/MY01384)</p>