| I'm so sorry Deb. I know I'd be at a loss for what to do too. Does he have to take such a demanding schedule this semester, or is it too late to drop one class? He may not want too, but if he has set very high standards for himself, he must be feeling very overwhelmed.
It really makes sense that it has hit him second semester. All the newness of college has worn off, and he's faced with a lot of issues right now. From feeling isolated, to the hard class schedule, to having to try to make living arrangements for next year. I'm sure having you to talk to is a big help, and somehow he's got to get to a counselor.
The problem with depression or sadness is it's self perpetuating. The worse you feel, the harder it is to want to make the effort to get better. I hope you can persuade him to talk to someone on campus. Best wishes. |