Depression getting worse, what do I do?

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Hi,

Firstly I'd like to say thanks in advance for any help. Anyway, so for the past few months at college I've been bullied by a group of 6 people, they call me names etc and mock how my forehead is really big and say I have a receding hairline, this really gets me down. I have a girlfriend too and we have problems sometimes which also gets me down. My

mum passed away in 2015 and all I do is think about her and I get upset and more depressed. I can't find an apprenticeship, I've been looking for months. Today, my dad found out I'd been skiving college and he's in a really bad mood with me and he's annoyed. Just yesterday, I went to church to see if that helped with things and it did, people were really friendly and I had a conversation with the vicar about my mum and she was really helpful, I've decided that I'm going to go to church every Thursday to this vicar as she said you're welcome to come back whenever and have another chat, going to church definitely helped but I'm still not happy at all because of loads of things affecting me. What do I do?

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    Discuss your concerns with your College Councillor and explain your fears and concerns. Bullying is against the Law and people may be dismissed to stop this.

    You need to get on with your training and have no problems when doing that. Your bullies need to become aware of the law via the College Head of Department

    Keep a Hold

    BOB

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    You should refer this to the administration right away!. The most common mistake of people who are bullied,is that they don't actually talk about it out of embarassement (which I think there is no reason to be embarassed of.)  I'm sorry for your mum, my condolences. Apart from refering this to your college administration, I think you should contact your healthcare service there too,and talk to a counsellor about your depression. Don't leave it untreated. 

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    I agree with the others an i also suggest trying to tell this Vicar you have found helpful all that  has been going on , it helps to get it out - maybe she might be able to point you in some areas of help regarding the bullying , possibly may know of where to look for apprenticeship , also see your doctor an maybe they can refer you to counselling , take care an know you are not alone .
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    It's easy to say ignore them then to actually ignore them.I say record there nasty comments and report them for bad behavior. You might go to the Dean of students . I think that there is a sensitivity to people just being mean and creepy .You might also look into young adult small groups for your church . I belong to a small group and it has been a source of joy and has created relationships . Give it a try . My Dad raised me and he died Feb 16 ,a month into my 20 th year .He had raised me since I was 12 so I did not have much of a relationship with my mother per her constant choice . It was a really difficult lonely period . I went to a counselor and we talked about what to do next . I ended up deciding to get closer to my siblings . There are repurcussions to loss of a beloved parent , those difficulties/challenges can last for awhile . Try journaling too . Look at Devotional Bibles and look for topics that deal with grieving and loss .

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    Hi joseph. Just read yr post. Some ppl are so cruel bullying isnt acceptable anywhere. U shud talk to a trusted counsellor & maybe a friend could go with u for support get the ball rolling to putting a stop to this before it makes ya really ill. Xx seek help & kp us informed. Good luck xx 0)

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