anyone out there that got clinically depressed after university or was suffering from it during university?

just wondering.

I was, during my freshman and sophomore year.. I didn't even know it until later. Stress from family life in high school to college I guess. Things were pretty miserable for my family as a relationship and health. But I refused to write about it in my application or mention it elsewhere, depression or not, I get what I earn.

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i think i am still suffering from depression.

fortunately we live in an age where its recognized and there is excellent help. If you need to, go see a doc. Its not uncommon in students.

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Steph
If you get a warning, put on yer manpants and stop whining about it.

i have been depressed for quite some time now, maybe triggered by stress of graduating but maybe something that was inevitable...

it was like one day i just realized that i was a horrible person with overwhelming guilt, worthlessness and sadness.

ironically i got the best marks during the most difficult time...

i would like to think that by being admitted into medical school would help somehow bring reason to my life..
anyone else feel the same way?

it is so scary i cant even describe

I am extremely depressed being in Grenada. I know alot of people like it, and I know it could be worse, so I never complain, but I am very depressed here. There are so many things about the island that I just cant stand, and am so used to a big city environment that it just kills me. I miss my family, my friends, my way of life, etc, and its hard to study medicine being so miserable, but thank God Im doing ok so far. Like I said, Id never complain, but in case it helps anyone to know, I feel your pain, lol

Yeah, I had some problems coming out of undergrad too. They say it's good to finish on a strong note, but I actually failed out during my final semester. Had all of my family there for graduation, walked, and one week later got a letter in the mail saying that I had failed 2 classes and wouldn't be getting a diploma. I'd been pretty low for a year or so before that, seeng a Doc, and taking the pills, but i'm still not sure if depression was the cause or effect of my poor performance. It certainly wasn't the only cause - I was drinking too much and only studying about 1/2 hour a week.
In the end, it's taken about 2 years to completely get things back together, and I still think about some of those mistakes quite a bit. While finally getting into medical school was a huge confidence boost, I still used to lie in bed when I first got here hoping/praying I didnt' f*&k things up. Like Steph said, it's great that there are so many resources out there, but for me, getting better was really just a matter of waking up every morning and doing the little things to improve the situation long term. Keep in mind that most big problems take more than a quick fix, try to stay upbeat, and keep the big picture in mind.

social support among friends and family helps a lot. beng by yourself will just make the situation worse.

Chancy,
While I admire your strength in fighting what is i am sure a terrible illness, i think coming to medical school while being depressed would be quite a challenge. you are not only away from everything you know and love, but there is a lot of work and stress from school. Coming here in a non-depressed state of mind was hard enough on most people(myself included), and although I dont want to talk you out of something that you really want to do, i would just be careful, there's no point in rushing down here if you end up hating it and leaving. it might be better to come down on your own time, when you are ready and make sure you'll be a successful student, but then again, i dont know....i could be wrong, it might be good!

either way, there is plenty of help down here, and friends, even if you've only known them for a few weeks, are amazing outlets for your worries...good luck with everything!!

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"I like my women like I like my coffee....hot...sweet......and with a spoon in them!"--E.I.

it is good to hear that there are so many compassionate people like yourselves. i know that there are many people out there who are apathetic at best and downright cruel at the worst.

the doctor that i used to job shadow said that med school would actually help me. another doctor said that i would be alright when things are settled and i am married etc etc.

maybe they're right in a way, perhaps this is a deep manifestation of powerlessless, the essence of being depressed (?) but
and i wish to hear others on this one,

depression has taken a life and nature of its own. who out there knows what i mean when i say this?