Depression in College~What No One Tells You

For those of you just starting college and having a tough time being away from home and friends, I want you to know that I'm in that place as well. It's important to make public that fact that more people are going through this than you think.

[@ophidian9652]

Hi, after a week into college I can totally relate to that even though it's maybe too early.. Everyone is in a group, my roommates are in a group, yet I feel very alone and can't seem to make friends. I have no motivation, I miss my family and home, and mostly I feel lonely and anxious about everything. I really hope things will get better with time, thanks for opening yourself about this :)

[@SuperBabydoll1994]

I loved this video! Its my senior year and I still feel so alone...even with associates around! It makes me feel good to know Im not the only one!

[@justice2016]

Thank you for making this video! I'm in my first year of college right now and I can relate to what you're going through so much. I've been having a hard time with the transition from high school to college and I feel lost and lonely a lot. But, it's nice knowing that I am not alone because at times it feels like everyone around you is so happy and has their life together while you're over here struggling with school and trying to find motivation, purpose, and happiness in each day. Again, thank you for this video. You have given me inspiration and comfort. Even though you made this video over a year ago, I hope that you are doing better.

[@caseyishealing]

Justice you are so sweet, I hope you're doing better as well! I can honestly say that so much has changed for me since making this video and I'm in such good place. Know that it's a day by day journey to find your place, your people, and what makes you happy, but more importantly know that all those things will continue to change throughout your college experience. You can do this!!

[@mocha5349]

I have my move-in day in 2 days and I just feel so much anxiety. I know I have goals and I'm not really afraid to go forward,but I just feel stagnant in mind. this video kind of gave me a boost and a reminder that I won't be alone. Thanks xx

[@MochaRose990]

this is why i love the internet! i needed this video as someone who can relate to this video wholeheartedly! This made me feel a little less alone 😢 thanks so much.

[@caseyishealing]

Aw Monique I'm so glad :) Things will get better even if they're not easy right now. Always focus on self-love and self-care FIRST and foremost and you will see an improvement.

[@jlovee13]

i'm a college sophomore in nyc and just started dorming this year. i've been feeling super lonely and it's only been six days into the semester. i am super introverted so it's hard for me to open up quickly to new people. it sucks because all my close friends know me as the funny goofy one in the group. i'm looking to transfer not just because of the social atmosphere but because of my major. thanks for sharing your story!

[@caseyishealing]

I really appreciate how brave you are to open up about this. What you're going through, feeling like you're not yourself anymore, is what so many other people in college experience. I'll be doing an update to this video and I really encourage you to watch it and hope it helps. Much love to you and I know your situation will get better

[@lelepa4879]

This is so very real. Good for making this video!

[@lishalana7170]

I completely 99% understand this. I was so excited to get out of high school because I was bullied on a daily basis. Then I went through a period of depression after I graduated so I waited the following year to go to college. I was so excited to go to college. I go to a small private college, no dorms. And the struggle is too real here. I'm not being bullied that much anymore but I realize that grown adults, like older than me are kind of like the people who bullied me in high school. They're disrespectful just by being unconcerned with me. I have no friends and no one wants to be mine. It hurts me because I see everyone else around me make friends. I see the guys and professors flirting with the pretty girls. I'm a very insecure person if you can't tell and I just want to feel wanted and I want friends but I'm soo lonely. But this video helps me so thank you.

[@caseyishealing]

Hi Lisha! I've been on sabbatical from my KZbin channel, but I just saw this comment and appreciate your openness so much! I hope your situation has improved over the last eight months. I completely understand what it's like to feel that insecurity and be in a situation where it feels like people love the "pretty" girls and don't look twice at you. Know that there are people out there who will value you for all of who you are. I know it's hard in college, but you really have to throw your self headfirst into things you love and focus on yourself and finding your passions. Sending you love!

[@Chupi561]

hey this is me thank you for bringing me assurance

[@AB-yt1tx]

When I was in elementary school all of my teachers would say college was so fun for them. Even on tv college is overrated with the parties and people making friends. It's not all true. I was expecting to really make a fresh start and meet new people after high school. It's my sophomore year in college and I still didnt make any friends. It's just work and boredom. No one ever told me about the part were you are so lonely and you stay lonely.

[@mizzphitzbeta]

Virgo queen same tbh! I had one friend as a freshman last year but now that i changed my major we don't see each other at all, and now i have like nobody. It sucks because I'm so bored, and lonely 😔

[@AB-yt1tx]

LORI•IS•DOPE yes it does suck and to make it even worst i always see people all around campus with their friends hanging out while i have no one to talk to. It's all just a reminder of how lonely I am. I never even made friends my freshman year though. It would always be those people who i would have a great conversation with and never really see them around again.

[@mizzphitzbeta]

Virgo queen yea, it does suck honey. Did you try joining clubs?

[@AB-yt1tx]

LORI•IS•DOPE I did try to put myself out there by joining a soccer team that someone put together but that got in the way of me working so I couldn't do it. Plus when I went to try out, i was the only one who actually went.

[@mizzphitzbeta]

Virgo queen oh damm really? That sucks :|

[@arnulfoas6188]

You have so much motivation, and I'm so proud of you but I envy you so much right now because I'm feel so depressed right now while I'm typing this. But your video help 😊 so thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@caseyishealing]

I know your situation will improve, and thank you so much for the support! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE just know that depression doesn't last forever, what you're feeling right now is only temporary. I made an update to this video and if you watch it I hope it helps.

[@ablebabes123]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@khalanarmand7439]

Thanks for sharing your story. I can totally relate

[@patriciansylvia9599]

love the realness of this video

[@emilyg6114]

thank you for making this video i feel the same way

[@rae6140]

Thank you for being so transparent and having the courage to help others through admiting your own struggles. What year were you in when this video was made and has your situation changed?

[@caseyishealing]

Hey Rachael! Thanks so much for watching! I made this video at the beginning of my freshmen year of college. I'm so happy it spoke to you. I would love to do an updated video for this to let everyone know where I'm at now mentally and emotionally just because SO much has changed for me. Let me know if you'd like to see that :)

[@ca-nu2xs]

You have a lot of courage posting this video! This was me last year (my freshmen year) very lost no motivation. While everyone around me were the complete opposite. Hopefully this year will be better "crosses fingers". How did you overcome this? Thanks again! Good luck in life :)

[@caseyishealing]

Hey Christina! I'm so glad you could relate to this video! I'm definitely going to make an update to this video and I hope you watch it! Freshmen year was a lot harder then I thought, lol. It helps knowing you're not alone

[@koushiksaha8274]

plz more video like this. it help me.. thank you

[@dayz1216]

I'm at a HBCU, all my life I experience more diverse groups and people. I keep being harassed and picked on for no valid reasoning. I feel like high school again and I got over it but it's like I can't leave my room and I live alone so it's just me and my thoughts it gets tough. I decided to dropout and reapply somewhere closer to my home. Most people here live close enough to drive home everyday if they wanted to. The classes aren't hard enough for me so I feel like I'm not learning anything new. I have friends but none that have time for me. It's difficult being alone so much and crying the people here aren't as mature as I thought. I've tried making friends no one is open to making new friends because they have their old friends so they stick to what they know. They think I'm supposed to change or conform to be friends with them and I can't. Do you feel I'm making a good decision on my part in leaving this environment.

[@caseyishealing]

This comment must have taken so much courage. I'm so sorry to hear you've had a bad experience. I can tell you from personal experience that it's the most debilitating feeling when people are stuck in their ways and unaccepting of different and new people. I'm sure you're an amazing person with a great personality and so much to bring to the table. You've made the right decision for YOU. Which is awesome considering all that you've been through. I know it's hard, but never lose that drive to branch out and try new things. Don't let his bad experience stop you. I want to make an updated video to this one to show people that things do get better when you have depression in college. I can't express to you enough that it takes time to adjust and really putting yourself out their over and over again to find true friends and people who build you up. I definitely went through a trial and error period with friendships, activities, etc. my first year. I hope this helped

[@dayz1216]

Thank you so much and your video really helped me in so many ways. Knowing that I'm not the only one. Thanks for sharing your story with me and i have made my decision final as of today i have withdrawn from this college and will reapply somewhere more diverse. ☺