Post-Graduate Depression's a B***
I decided to write this blog because if you didn’t notice already I am a college graduate! #Lit #Finally #FMLStudentloans Although this is indeed wonderful news there is something that isn’t talked about, so I thought it would be beneficial to address this wonderful thing called post-graduate depression.
My thoughts:
When I was told about post-graduate depression I definitely didn’t think it existed or that it would ever happen to me...but look at me now. This feeling felt like a ton of bricks and they came before graduation. I was worried about my personal relationship, friendships, and life decisions. I had thoughts like: is this the right decision, do I really want to go on this path in life, why did I come to college, and why am I not as excited to graduate college. There was even a moment where I cried because I couldn’t find socks in the morning (don’t judge me). It wasn’t until someone told me that they ask themselves these questions and felt the same way when they graduated. After I found that out, I realized that I needed to find a way to get through this. SO I searched online and found some cool things (find the links below).
This DOES NOT mean that I’m super happy and, “living my best life” (I’m still working on it m’kay boo!). I’m enjoying this weird transition period from college. AND I am fully aware that I will have my days when I’m sad and days that I’m ecstatic. I just want you all to know those days that you’re sad and feel like shit is ‘t goin’ your way, keep pushing because things will get better. Always work hard to be the person you dreamed of being and everything will fall into place.
If you’re unsure about having post-graduate depression take a look at this list I made. If you can relate maybe you are going through it (remember I’m no expert, but these were my feelings).
1. You’re upset that your friends are far away.
2. You are comparing yourself to others who seem to have their life together.
3. You may not have your dream job, so you feel like you failed.
4. Your dream job isn’t what you expected.
5. You’re moving back with your parents and you’re upset about it.
6. You didn’t graduate on time, so you feel like you failed.
7. You aren’t in a set routine so you feel like you’re not in control of life.
I’m not here to tell you to get over it or things will get better. I’m here to tell you to go ahead and embrace those feelings! DO NOT let your feelings take over and become a hermit because things aren’t going your way. Go reach out and reconnect with old friends because if you don’t life will just continue on. Don’t miss out on quality time with people who love you and want to spend time with you.
One last thing! You see those posts online where everyone is all happy with the damn #livingmybestlife and all of that?. Yeah, just remember you don’t know if that’s true and they can just be doin’ it for the gram, feel me? (If you are living your best life cool keep doing that). But sometimes what you see online is not always real. Just know!
If you are going through this remember you are not alone!
Here are two links I read (they’re not super credible I know, but are relatable):
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