I finished my undergraduate and my master's and although I got a job, I still feel inexplicably depressed. My job is secure, but I only start it in two months, and now I wish I could go there earlier because my daily activities cannot fully distract me from my negative thoughts. I thought I would get rest in these two months, but two weeks after graduation I feel so stressed.
When I finished university - I also had a adjustment period because I no longer had elite professors, super nice classmates, fun lectures, and interesting assignments and I was no longer praised on a monthly basis for my successes in school. You can still be very happy after graduation but you have to build that happiness. I began a career change after I finished school and getting laid off from a job I had because of covid lockdowns. It was a boring time when I first began but each week is more interesting and exciting than the last. When you build a house, the house looks ugly you are digging the ground and preparing the foundation but after months go by or a few years, you have a beautiful and fully furnished home to live in. This depression is a temporary phase and it might be residue from unprocessed pain or stress you have not had time to grieve and expel from your life, but allowing yourself to grieve over those things that are making you feel bad will release you from that tension and pain and building meaning will make your later months and years happy, even if your current phase is seemingly unfulfilling and unhappy.
The loss of structure and purpose that comes with completing a long-term academic goal, uncertainty about future career prospects, and the pressure to succeed are all potential contributors to post-graduate depression. To conquer it, it is essential to recognize and address your sentiments, looking for help from companions, family, or psychological wellness experts. A sense of direction can be regained by setting goals and expectations that are attainable, investigating various career paths, and looking for opportunities for professional development. Taking part in taking care of oneself exercises, keeping a solid everyday practice, and remaining associated with an encouraging group of people can likewise support beating post-graduate wretchedness.
I just finished high school and am heading to college in September. I guess because you have been in school most of your life it can be daunting to now have to leave that chapter behind you, and do the usual stuff, like get a job, get married (have kids) or a relationship, get a mortgage etc. It could be overwhelming. Take everything one step at a time and be glad you have a good education behind you.
Also get outside and go for long walks, bike rides or runs. It is good for the mind!
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Oh damn, man. No...
Do you have interest in games and a Switch? Tears of the Kingdom is a great distraction.
I encourage you to explore some hobbies and fun things you'll want to do outside of your work.
At least one sport, if you can find a fun one.
Having hobbies outside of work will help keep you sane, and teach you to have pride and passion for more than just what gets you your paycheck.
Use this time like free vacation before you lose the concept of free time again.
Oh I jumped into working right away never had a break. It’s not too bad maybe go on a trip some place you always wanted to go. Or if you really want why not ask your future employer if you could start early. Find some new hobbies. Archery is a good one if you haven’t done that yet. It will get better I promise!
What depresses you? After you not interested in your chosen career?
Thats a thing? My crushing bouts with severe depression started after high school graduation. Never recovered, only exasperated the horrible effects of my ADHD and ASD.
It's called being in debt
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