Feeling a bit blue as the new semester approaches and I'm not sure what to do?

Question

I had an awesome, relaxing, peaceful summer. Other than minimal remnants from my depression of last Spring, I really have nothing to feel ‘blue’ about, yet I can’t help being melancholy at the thought of leaving my family for another grueling set of classes. I was not in a good place–mentally, physically–last semester, and I guess I’m afraid of sinking into those thoughts and feelings again. I have no real motivation to study hard or to make new friends. Other than joining college clubs/connecting with classmates I just don’t feel like there’s anything to look forward to. Surely there’s some silver lining that I’m missing here?

Answer 1

You don't really say, but if you are depressed/anxious over a period of time, you most likely want to seek the help of a professional.

If you are only mildly blue/anxious, you may want to train your self to write down many of the things positive about school that could be fun/rewarding/meaningful for you. In other words if you really would like to meet a hot member of the opposit s*x, that would give you at least some anticipitory excitement. Or if you are able to find something that you are really interested in and work hard to get a great nGPA, and f/u with an exciting career.

If you really cannot muster excitement about anything, even when you try, I think that seeing someone would help significantly.

Hope this helps!