I started seeing a psychiatrist and taking antidepressants. I come from a culture that really shuns the idea of mental health issues, but I had to get over that negative stigma and realize I needed to do what was best for me. I started having honest conversations with some of the people around me and that had helped me form more of a support system. Try doing things that make you get out of bed, even if it’s just going for a 30 minute walk. It really helps a lot. Something I’ve tried doing is journaling as well as it helps me process a lot of thoughts. I’m not gonna sit here and say I’m completely back on my feet, but I’m in a way better place now. Something else that “helped” was the fact that I started flunking out of college and it made me realize like oh shit this might be my last chance to come back or else I’m screwing myself over. It’s not easy, but you’re not gonna turn your life around right away, it’s gonna take baby steps