Depression in Grad School

There are a lot of stigmas around this post. Some people tell me I shouldn't tell anyone or post about it. But, screw it, it is a part of life that does not deserve to be ignored. Now everyone jokes about school giving them some sort of depression but, no one talks about the experience if you already have it.

I have had depression ranging from mild to severe for as long as I can remember. It doesn't mean my life was sad or I didn't have good times. It just means that I went through periods where things weren't so great. Managing depression is something that you must do on your own terms. No one can tell you how to treat yourself or what to do. That being said, the best thing to do is to be as open as possible with everyone. I keep my advisor and my parents in the loop about my mood changes. What often happens, is that students are worried about being judged about it. In my personal experience, professors and advisors just want you to succeed and will work out any plan possible for you to complete that.

I won't go into too much detail right now because I am working through my own stuff. However, this post was to remind you that I am still here and I am still always available to talk no matter what medium it might be through. I am here.

So overall, be unashamedly and perfectly you, mood swings, emotional breakdowns, and all baby. There is nothing more perfect!