Hi Sonia,
I am 26, I know how hard your 20's can be. I know you said you are studying abroad but would it be possible for you to see someone (A Dr.) in the country you are currently in? Is there a trusted family member, a parent or sybling you can start talking to to come up with some kind of plan to get help? Please get help or start talking to someone you trust. Try not to wait any longer than you need to or the symptoms may get worse. I wish you the best. -Anna
Hi, Im in my early twenties and have had a bit of a messed up life. I think ive always suffered from some kind of depression and its finally come to a point where i feel i really do need to sort out my head. First thing i want to do is see a councellor but the problem is im a student and im currently abroad for a year which makes things seem so much worse. ive been researching depression and the symptoms seem to be the story of my life, but the one that really made me stand back and thing oh my god, was the compulsive mental rituals. for as long as i can remember ive had this thing where i have to count everything. everything to me somehow involves maths, whether its counting sequences that things can be arranged in or counting how many tiles there are on a wall, i do it. its scared me in the past because theres been occasions when i thought i was turning into rainman or maybe even going schizo like the guy out of a beutiful mind. i found this site and its really helping. i cant really see anyone here so ive gotta wait til i go home but i feel better that im finally admitting that ive got some serious issues that need sorting out. It also makes me feel better writing this and knowing that there are others out there like me. Sonia
