I'm currently transferring colleges since I had such a bad time there while all my old friends are constantly talking about their new best friends and amazing experiences. I've been incredibly lonely and I don't talk to my mom and my dad is always busy and my brother is 14 so he's getting there but u know he's still young so he doesn't have the same kind of support I need. I feel different than I used to when I was happier but I don't know if it's just stress? Or is it depression? I'm way more experienced with anxiety than depression so I'm confused. I feel wound up all the time and I'm constantly comparing myself to others and I just don't feel like ME and like my part of my personality was flushed down the toilet lol. I feel so stressed but why do I feel so different than I used to? Has anyone else felt like this?
There is a fine line between depression and anxiety, although they are distinct conditions. They often accompany one another. It is common but unhealthy to compare ourselves, but we all do it at times, some more than others. What you are describing is typical in life, feeling different and missing the past, loneliness, the need for support, trying to figure out life's many confusing situations, change, etc.Life does not slow down and adjusting to daily challenges and changes can lead to fear, worry, as well as build character and strength to deal with changes. How you respond also depends on your personality. You may be a sensitive soul, but I suspect that many are in your situation.You said that you don't feel like you. Are you referring to (you) when you were happier. Perhaps, this is you now - life is not stagnant, and we have to role with the changes in life. Stressful situations have a tendency to bring out our fears, anxieties, and can lead to depression. I think what you are going through is normal. I certainly went through much anxiety/worry, and some depression when I was in college, with so many changes, emotionally (alcoholic abusing father) worrisome mother, etc. I often felt alone. You don't feel the same as you used to because that was then, and this is now. Life is like walking down a lifelong corridor with doors presenting both good and bad things coming out, blocking our path and demanding our attention. We can't keep the doors from opening, but we can learn how to respond to what they have in store for us, it is a lifelong process.
College is a trigger for anxiety/depression. Stay away from benzodiazepines.
Globuggie
Yes you are not alone many here feel the same here
You are starting anew. Make a list of your problems and a double appointment with your GP ASAP
BOB