I don't really know where to start. I graduated high school this year but I've just been really depressed this summer for some reason. I remember I couldn't wait to get out of high school, now I want to go back really bad. I just don't know why I feel this way. Maybe it's because outside of high school, I don't really hang out with anyone and I'm always by myself. I did have some girlfriends but things just didn't work out so I have no partner or anything. I don't know why I just feel really sad that I'm not going back to school this monday, I've started to wish I had enjoyed my time there more. Also, to be honest high school was the only place where I saw girls at so that might be another reason. I just really want to quit depressing over this and try to enjoy life now that I'm out of it.
Sorry for my rant, it just felt good to share to people. Has anyone else ever felt like this after high school?
I had the same aimless and depressing type of feeling a few weeks after graduating as well, it lasted quite some time until I figured out what I was going to do. That and becoming used to life outside of high school. You will adapt emotionally and get back on track.
Think about it, you've been going to school every Monday through Friday for 12 years. During those 12 years you were being directed and told what to do in school and even at home most of the time. Pondering the past years and dwelling on things you could've done different is normal, just try and make the best out of what you have now.
Furthermore, you also have to decide on what you want to do in the future, and you probably have no one directing you. Before you know it you will have been out of high school for 2 years, you could be in college or have a job somewhere.
I found that there are basically 2 roads to choose from: go to college and study while deciding on a career or apply for a job and slowly move your way up.