All these things are normal and many, many people go through them. Often these feelings will pass as you get accustomed to your new environment. But sometimes these factors can combine and you can start to feel as though you have no control over your life. You can start to feel depressed. It is important to realise that you are not alone.
Many people suffer from depression.
It affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. In the most severe cases, depression can lead to suicide. Each year in the UK almost 4,000 people take their own lives as a result of this condition. There is overcrowding and a shortage of resources. Students are under greater pressure to succeed.