Should I leave a good school if I'm miserable there?

Consolation
Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:21:23 +0000

OP, I can’t tell you how much I wish I had embarked on real therapy and treatment for my intermittently crippling depression and anxiety while in college. I think it would have made a huge difference to the rest of my life. Please do not be put off by people poo-pooing it and telling you you are just homesick.

I would suggest that you stay where you are and explore diagnosis, therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes with the support of a good counselor. Changing your major to something you actually enjoy and have talent for should not be dismissed. A person with good writing and analytical skills PLUS math/stats skills is definitely employable!

Best of luck.