There seems to be a nice little depression epidemic going about lately, with emotional, spiritual, academic, and all other troubles flying around like there's no tomorrow. I don't suppose it comes as much of a surprise, since we first years are dealing with a whole new environment, separated from family and from the people we've known for what seems like forever, and everything else swamping us from all sides. I haven't any advice to give that hasn't already been said by someone or another, but I'm praying for all of us out there. I was reading through Psalm 25 earlier, and a couple verses jumped out at me:
"To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul" -- v1
"Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish." -- v16-17
I started tearing when I read those verses, 'cause they put into words exactly how I feel right now. Also in Psalm 25, it says that David never lost hope. Life can be pretty rough. Hang in there =)