Beginning-of-semester Depression

[Keen]

Does anyone else who goes (or have gone) to college get beginning-of-the-semester depression?
I know at least part of it is related to the overwhelm and stress of a huge pile of work and deadlines suddenly being thrown into your schedule and routine. But another part I think is just related to the fact that walking around and being on campus and in classes means hours of hyper-vigilance and anxiety that really doesn't get any reprieve until you can go home, and then you know you're going to have to go through that again tomorrow, that just wears you down day after day. I only started this semester yesterday and am already feeling it. Its really hard to make myself do anything, and I'm wondering how in the world I'm gonna do this.
But, this is my last semester. I've made it through all the previous ones and can make it through this one. So, if you're feeling any of these ways, don't give up! As long as you never give up, you'll make it!

 

[BoN-bOn]

Does anyone else who goes (or have gone) to college get beginning-of-the-semester depression?
I know at...

My classes are all online, so I can safely work from home. ;) I don't really get depressed when the semester starts, but maybe a little overwhelmed. Honestly, I think I thrive during times of high stress in my life because that's all I've ever known. When things settle down I get anxious. Really anxious...so it's almost a relief when I have something to occupy my mind and my time. Hang in there though....it does get better & I totally understand what you are feeling. I went through nursing school & never even realized I had PTSD! :eek:

 

[J'qel]

I feel you. Terrified of the new class mates, terrified if the prof is going to automatically despise me for some reason I can't fix, worried I'll make an idiot of myself, whether I'll be able to make it through...

I'm a big bundle of nerves. It's usual for folks like us. It's okay as long as you keep the stress screams either private or into a cushion ;P

 

[Muted]

Anxiety is incredibly draining...

 

[Keen]

My classes are all online, so I can safely work from home. ;) I don't really get depressed when the se...

I LOVE online classes, I take them whenever they are an option.
And I agree, not having enough to do also spikes me anxiety. I need something in between!