Molly's Zone

Recognizing the Signs of Depression December 15, 2015 | Molly Spence The topic that I was asked to blog about this week revolves around an issue that impacts many people and has personally impacted my life in a significant way for the past five years. The topic is depression, which is known to many as a silent, little known disease, but it is one that can lead to a disastrous outcome. I was asked this question, “If someone is failing in school, struggling with friendships, and feeling depressed and suicidal, would they know who to go to for help on campus?” As a young woman who has dealt with this illness for many years, I am going to be very blunt and honest and say that when someone is in that much emotional pain, they do not want to be helped; they see absolutely no way out of the darkness of their mind and their suffering; and all they are thinking about are ways to end their pain. The most important key to a healthy ...

The transition   from high   school into the world of college can be one of the most exciting, yet terrifying aspects of growing up for an up and coming college freshman, and it is not just an adjustment for the student, but for their family as well. No one tells you what to expect. University professors and advisors assume you know everything there is to know about being a college student, even if you don't have the slightest clue; it is an entirely different world that is filled with newfound adult responsibilities that can be very stressful. The trick is learning how to manage them; that is where I come in. I wanted to write this post, because I feel it is important that I tell you a little bit about what to expect from your transition into adulthood while facing a disability, and I wanted to use my own college experience as an outline because it taught me so much about self advocacy, socializing with others, time management, and emotional regulation and those ar...