When in a relationship, what are things women do, that seem "clingy" or "needy"?

I am in a long distance relationship with my bf. Ever since he left for college I have been having a hard time. I know he is busy and I know he needs his time to unwind but I just miss him. We text everyday when we can. So, its not like the relationship is dying, we just started dating on July so its still fresh. I cant help it when I tell him that I miss him and I say some things that make me sound desperate. I am getting depressed. Damned if I do tell him how I feel, damned if I don't. I just feel like he does not want me as much as I want him. I am afraid of scaring him away if I told him how I felt.