I'm depressed

[dougpfaff]

I'm depressed about graduating from high school (I graduate at the end of May). I'm depressed because I worry that all my friends will forget about me. It has always been difficult for me to make friends. I'm looking forward to graduating, but at the same time, I don't feel like I'm ready. I'm also depressed about life in general. I'm getting to the point where there are very few things that I enjoy doing anymore. Most of the time, my friends are busy with their lives, so they aren't able to spend a whole lot of time with me. I already see a psychiatrist for this, but it doesn't really seem to help. I was diagnosed as being bipolar a few ago, so that may have something to do with it. I've been hospitalized a couple of times in the past for this and other things (severe anger issues, etc). I don't really want to talk to my parents about it, because they'll make a really big deal about it. I just don't know what to do. Sometimes, one minute I'll be really happy and laughing, and the next minute I get really depressed. Anyone have any advice for me? Any and all help will be most appreciated.

[66]

Dude before you graduate try and find an activity that you enjoy doing where you can meet new people. After graduation friends tend to drift, not always but it can be more difficult. Talk to them about how you don't want to lose touch after may. Crazy anger problems tell your pdoc to adjust your meds. You do not have to live like that. Take this for what it's worth.

[phedra]

try and set up a time when you and your friends get together every fortnight and do something that you all enjoy. just suggest the idea to them and you will be surprised by their reaction! they will be as scared and as worried about losing touch as you are

[princess]

I agree