Ive suffered from depression for as long as I can remember..Im 20 now. Sometimes it comes and goes but I can usually fight it off and be somewhat normal again. But this time its different usually when Im depressed something sets it off and it goes downhill from there but this time it came out of the blue and its hit me really hard this time...I don't know what to do any more..I don't have health insurance..and I don't really have anyone I feel comfortable talking to. What can I do? I am so tired of this...I hate talking to someone I know cause I feel like they think Im insane....Mental illness is strong on both sides of my family...Im afraid I'm king crazy and its getting to the point that I don't see a way out...Im not suicidal....Im just scared I'm going to be stuck like this forever..what do I do??

You see for depression only people who are close to you or around your circles can help, e.g. like your beloved parents, or any of your near and dear friends or relatives, or some good Samaritan neighbors in your colony, or your counselor/mentor. They can only render help. Or you can consult a professionally qualified doctor and take his professional advice. Time and distance are the main constraints to render such help for us.

If nothing seems to be working, as a last resort, prayer is the only solution. Pray earnestly, honestly and sincerely with ardent devotion. Prayer does lot of wonders in life like a miracle. Pray.

You see for depression only people who are close to you or around your circles can help, e.g. like your beloved parents, or any of your near and dear friends or relatives, or some good Samaritan neighbors in your colony, or your counselor/mentor. They can only render help. Or you can consult a professionally qualified doctor and take his professional advice. Time and distance are the main constraints to render such help for us.

If nothing seems to be working, as a last resort, prayer is the only solution. Pray earnestly, honestly and sincerely with ardent devotion. Prayer does lot of wonders in life like a miracle. Pray.

Talk to your significant other if you have one or open up to a friend. Then go to a doctor who can prescribe anti-depression meds if you actually need them. Of course this could be a vitamin deficiency.

You can find a low-cost or free health clinic in your area. They will assist you and work with you on pay without insurance. Good luck and never give up, life is worth it! :-)

Talking to someone always helps, try your pastor.

if your parents have it that does NOT mean u will have it. also please don't resort to self harm in the end because u will mess things up

try praying. this is from another post:-
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If I could use only one sentence to point you toward lasting happiness it would be this: True happiness can only be found in God, for only He can meet the deepest yearnings of our hearts. Let me explain.

You see, we aren't on this earth by accident. God created us, and He put us here for a reason: to know Him and to enjoy His presence in our lives, both now and throughout eternity. God even created us with an empty place in our hearts—an empty place that He alone can fill. The Bible says, "He has also set eternity in the hearts of men" (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

Whenever we try to fill that empty place with anything or anyone other than God, we are bound to fail. No matter how many things we have or how successful we are, that empty place is still there. But when we come to Christ, we discover that God loves us, and He makes us part of His family. More than that, He comes to live within us by His Holy Spirit. Think of it: God wants you to be part of His family forever—beginning now.

By faith turn to God and tell Him that you know you need Him. Then open your heart and life to Christ and ask Him to fill the empty places in your life. Jesus promised, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives" (John 14:27). Turn to Christ today and discover the joy and peace He alone can give.
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