I'm at a dilema. In my present depressive situation, my cause can be helped. I have a choice to do 1 paper in a day and go back to college 3,000 miles from home, or disappoint my family and their friends by wishing to stay home. I'm going into my sophmore year and I spiralled down during the second semester because I missed my family, my friends, and my crappy town. I could not make friends there and spent my time miserable in bed. To make matters worse, I have trouble doing assignments because I'd rather do anything then work and I can't concentrate. The decision is either do what I feel is best for me or torment myself with at least one more year of unstability.
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What can I do
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Have you considered treatment for the depression? You don't want it to force you to stay forever in the same place.
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I've been on medication with counseling since I was a young teenager. It doesn't seem to help with this. I know that staying close to family and friends is what I need to do. I just hate disappointing my parents
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Maybe it'll be a good experience for you to go live in a new place, and meet new people. It's not like you would never see your family again. If you decide not to go, that's fine. Just keep in mind you might be missing out on somthing good. Don't be worried about disapointing your family in any case though, if you explain your situation to them i'm sure they would understand and support you.
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Why don't you transfer to a college that is closer to your home. Still live there, but close enough so u can still see your family, friends, and old town. Maybe then you can concentrate more. I'm sure it's a little late to do it now, but maybe for the spring semester you could try it. Maybe knowing you have the chance to come back sooner will give u incentive to do this paper. If nothing works do the college offer licensed pyschologists? maybe you can talk to one of them and maybe even just talking to someone can help you.