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Depression Related Forums => Depression Central => Topic started by: supportme on September 29, 2013, 12:15:58 PM
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My life has been a bit chaotic recently - in a good way. I am engaged and have moved into a place together with my fiancé. As he works full time, I don't get to see him much - he has a mixed shift pattern. I am a student - it will be my third attempt at final year. I feel lonely during the day, and have been having negative thoughts about finishing uni. I have hated this degree - psychology - but next September I will be starting my second degree - midwifery, so I do have a goal - I'm just terrified that being on my own during the day will make my depression flare up. I am now after two years on the right medication for me - which is fantastic - although I am exhausted most of the time, but for me, I would rather be exhausted physically (as depression is physical) rather than suicidal.
Anyway, my point is ;D I'm missing my parents. I weep when I have to go home after spending the day with them, and my fiancé feels bad for going to work and leaving me. When will I stop missing them? Will it get easier? Being an adult is really difficult haha. How did you all find it leaving home?
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I could hardly wait to leave home as I was very independent despite being very shy. The first time round it was for about 5 months (Iwas 18)and I did have mixed feelings. I liked my independence but it was scary being more responsible for myself. I moved back to my parents home for a variety of reasons including very unhappy. I didn't realize I was actually depressed.
When I was 24 I moved out again and this time round I was more prepared for it. I lived near to my family so I was able to go round any time I felt like when I wasn't working.
Anyway it will get easier with time. Be patient with yourself and there isn't a time frame on it. One day you will suddenly realize that are happy to get back to your home even though you have enjoyed spending time with your parents.
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Thank you, Pip.
Take care.
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I left home at 14 so was thrown in the deep end with both parents living out of the uk... It was my own choice and tbh i loved it. My depression is still fed by my parents but all our situations are different.
I hope you find some sort of solace from having the time to yourself... Im back at home my mother moved back to england 9 yrs ago and im back here... Hate it amd not having any space for myself but im sure i. Will get out again...