[julie234332]

I transferred to a new college because I was unhappy at my old school. Yet, I am still unhappy here. Everyone is nice to me, yet i do not want to hang out with them. I feel like there is too much effort to be friends with people (like it takes too much strength out of me). I would rather be alone in my room. I do not work on homework. I cannot concentrate. I still have an appitite though. I still like talking to my friends from home and family on the phone. I feel like I don't care to have friends, I feel dull and lifeless around other people even though I do have a personality. When i was home on break, i felt happy with my family and friends. I am unhappy with people, and unhappy alone in my room.

However, i am not noticeably depressed to other people. I smile, and laugh and dress well.

[Travelinglady]

Hi, Julie! Yes, I think you might be dealing with some depression. However, it could be somewhat situational, since you are not depressed when you go home. I suggest you see about talking to a school counselor about your feelings.

I can also feel depressed, but can act like you act--laugh, dress well, etc.

Adjusting to college can be a major task. Evidently since your depression has followed you, it wasn't just the college you were in that created your unhappiness. Do you really want to be in college at this point in your life? (Just wondering....)

[THE16THDOCTOR]

I agree it seems like depression and possibly situational. College and transferring is def a big deal. As someone who's bipolar I appear happy and smiley on the outside and no one would guess. However it's completely different I've grown to mask the pain and depression well.
I hope you feel better