Ive been on my college journey for way too long. It's been about 3 years and it's been extremely hard. Im the first in my family to go to college and there's so much more I could add about the things I've gone through the years but Im not going to put my mind through that right now. I took a semester off last semester because I reached a breaking point and my mental health just crashed and burned. I couldn't take it anymore and my mind was just tearing me apart. Ive suffered from anxiety and depression for a long time but its been untreated up until last semester. During my semester off I took a break from everything and my dad was there to help me. I got medicated and got therapy and I even changed my major after a while. I was in civil engineering but I kept spiraling due to the stress it was causing me. I changed to a business major and I got enrolled with the Disabilities center at my school. Im doing my best to stay strong this semester and push through and hopefully graduate soon. Its hard though my mental health although improved is still very delicate when it comes to handling stress and everything. I hate to say it but I feel almost permanently damaged in handling stress and anxiety. Im remaining optimistic though and Im going to do my best to persevere. Im typing this while shedding a few tears but Im hoping that I can keep it together until I graduate. Please wish me luck. If you're currently in my situation just know that we can get through this and although its hard we've been through so much already.