Am i becoming depressed? is this normal?

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A couple of weeks ago, I started at a new university. I get on with the people well enough and I have a few friends.I haven't REALLY clicked with anyone, and I find that there's almost an insincerity about the people here. Everyone already seems to have their little friendship groups, but they seem like vapid connections. It's partly my fault in a sense, as I'm finding it hard to completely be myself around people here. But nevertheless, I feel like a lot of the interactions are forced and that I can't really connect to anyone here.

I spent the weekend at home, and had a great time. I acted like a (probably very immature) idiot and laughed like an idiot. I just got back to Uni an hour ago, and after 20 minutes of being in my room, I was already crying. What is wrong with me? Is uni making me depressed? Does it get better?

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  • DubstepismyMJ
    10 years ago

    I think you need to have more patience. Strong close relationship doesn't happen so quickly. Don't worry so much, just let it happen naturally, plan fun things to do and what not, spend more time ya know.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Thankyou. You're right.

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  • college
    10 years ago

    I could have written this. I was in your position last year. I was a freshman and I too cried on my drive back to college after spending the weekend at home. My advice is that you should join a club, there you'll meet like minded people. College is different from high school in that you'll be spending A LOT of time alone because your schedule will most likely diverge from your friends. Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine.

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  • Therawyn
    10 years ago

    You seem an intelligent person, so surely you can imagine that you are not the only person in the world to be depressed in a new environment, especially a school. And yes, it is normal. You're probably a little lost, because you're in a new place and don't know your place yet or anyone there. But you're in a university, making your future happen! Not everybody gets that far. Appreciate that fact, focus on studying and try to make some friends. I'm sure you're not the only person there who feels that way.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    10 years ago

    You are lapsing.

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