Clarity12

Hello,

I just thought I would check in, had a relapse the past few months and ready to try again. I've got 4 days under my belt.

I've been struggling with a lot of changes lately. I just started grad school at a very competitive and prestigious school. Lately I've been struggling with depression that seems to be stemming from feeling like I don't belong here, everyone here is smarter than me, and I'm basically doomed to fail. My previous kick wasn't nearly as bad depression wise, but I guess it just comes from the different circumstances.

I know others have it a lot worse off than me, but it's a special nasty kind of feeling when you constantly feel stupid.

I don't want to rant, so I just thought I would check back in. Thanks everyone.

Thepatman

Welcome back!!

I posted this in another thread, try to remember life continues when sober, the good, the bad, and the worst. You are worth all the good that's happening, you are at a prestigious grad school, because you deserve it. Value yourself, live life to the fullest.

Alynn

Glad you here! Don't be so hard on yourself ! School is hard stuff! You will get through it

I can do all things through he who strengthens me

Soberwolf

Nice to meet you well done on day 4

Dee74

Grad school is tough, but it's even tougher if you're trying to play catch up from drinking, hangovers etc.

I think everyone in grad school has that moment of doubt - but they don't let just anyone in

You're there on your merits - don't forget that

Try to get some balance in your life too - work hard, certainly...but also deliberately make time for lesiure, exercise and the occasional night of goofing off and watching TV where you can

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