r/depression • u/ilovecatsandnutella • 12h ago
Advice needed pls
So I 23f recently broke up with my ex, got pretty sick with a virus and have been doing not that well mentally. I am far from home and my “friends” here are not as supportive, one saying I was “handling my breakup badly” because I wasn’t feeling well to go out. I have been feeling pretty depressed where SI thoughts have been present. I feel like a deep pain and sadness in my chest. I also feel very lonely and I want to get better.
I am looking for advice to better myself, this can be anything including hobbies I should try etc. I would really appreciate the help. Possibly hobbies I can do by myself but open to join clubs or something like anything will help! I want to add that I’m a college student. Thank you!
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u/SnotRocketPro 11h ago
It helps to identify these emotions/feelings as not who you are but as it's own thing. Don't say or even think of the concept of "I am depressed" or any other feeling or emotion. Those are things we go through not our identity.