If you are a college student, chances are very high that your school has free therapy services for students. Might be a good idea to investigate and get into therapy. BP can be managed quite successfully, but it takes a combination of therapy, good self-care, and often meds. Meds alone are generally not enough, not if you really want to take control of your life rather than giving up and letting BP run you into the ground. I am a successful 50-year-old woman. I work full-time. I have a successful marriage and 3 good sons. I didn't get there by saying I'm just a statistic, so why bother.