College is a great time in a young person's life. You get to grow in many aspects; socially, academically and even spiritually. You get to create some of the most fun and crazy memories that you will never forget and you get to accomplish goals you've always dreamed of. It's pretty amazing.
Yes, college can be one of the best times, but it also comes with some of the worst times in your life. The constant stress of classes, exams, organization obligations, friend drama and family issues can completely break a person. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed and overworked, that we feel absolutely hopeless.
Depression is something I have personally had to struggle with throughout my life, just like many college students. When trying to explain what it feel like to be depressed, it is hard to put into words. You feel hopeless, helpless and worthless. You want to stay in your bed and never leave. It seems like life will never get any better.
Whenever my depression starts to get worse during times of pain and stress, I find some of the most comfort in quotes. Words can be incredibly powerful and speak to your heart. Below are a few quotes that I always read whenever I feel like all hope is lost.
"As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better." -Unknown
"Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward." -C.S. Lewis
"Hold up your head! You were not made for failure, you were made for victory. Go forward with joyful confidence." -George Eliot
"The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about." -Unknown
"You will get there when you are meant to get there and not one moment sooner. So relax, breathe, and be patient." -Unknown
"I am the hero of this story. I don't need to be saved" -Unknown
"The time will pass anyway. You can either spend it creating the life you want or spend it living the life you don't want. The choice is yours" -Unknown
"Be OK with not knowing for sure what might come next, but know that whatever it is, YOU will be OK" -Unknown
"Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extrodinary destiny" -C.S. Lewis.
"And if I could tell you one thing it would be: you are never as broken as you think you are. Sure, you have a couple of scars, and a couple of bad memories, but then again, all great heroes do" -ltn
