How do you handle depression if you can't afford a doctor and you have no one to talk to about it?
Depression is often caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. So medication helps for the short term. It's best to have a combination of medication and therapy to really overcome this illness.However, I believe you can overcome depression without the medicine, but it depends on how severe it is. Suicide is a real risk if the depression is bad enough. So you have to make certain you have some form of support. People are social creatures; that's why solitary confinement make people go insane. So although you could overcome this without medication (depending, again, on the severity of your depression), you can't do it alone.I found really looking at what was making me unhappy was the key. Once I discovered what was doing it, I felt I could make changes to improve my outlook. This involved, unfortunately, changing things inside me. My attitudes. My beliefs about myself instilled by a hard life. And then the conclusion that I was in the wrong situation in life (because of these mistaken beliefs about myself) and needed to do something about it. But when you are depressed, it is impossible to look at things like that. And it's impossible to make changes. People who don't have depression don't understand this. They think: well, find another job. Leave your significant other. They think of things which would make a normal person happy. In other words, they see depression as a problem which has a logical answer. But depressed people can't make these changes, and if they do, their depression just follows them. Until they know why they are depressed, they will always be depressed.I have to say that you have gotten some good advice here. I hope you can get some help and I hope you find happiness.
I'm very depressed and scared of death?
Lately i've been very depressed and i was looking up near death experiences in Google and read all those stories about people see'ing white lights and everything. It made me really sad knowing that i'm gonna die eventually and its made me really depressed to the point of me not wanting to do anything with my life and not even wanting to go to school anymore because i don't see the point of going to school since its all just a big waste of time. I feel like i should be doing something more meaningful with my life but nobody understands me and that makes me even more depressed. I'm also scared of death because i dont know whats going to happen to me (bear in mind i dont believe in hell.) I just want someone to tell me what i should do because i've been starting to comtemplate suicide but i dont want to hurt my family. Should i even keep going to school? because since im in high school i'm required to go but i really loathe everyone there. I need someone to help me because i'm tired of feeling like this. Please dont tell me to take some kind of prescription drugs and/or suicide hotline. psychiatrists i just cant afford (although i wish i could because then i would be going.) I will really appreciate a thoughtful answer because this is something very serious in my life.
I'm so depressed I don't want to be alive anymore?
Life does not have to be this way and you can change it but you have to want to do it. Nothing and no one is going to just come along and magically change it. I say this as someone who has had depression and alcohol problems. I am not judging you at all. I can tell you some things to help you but you have to do it if you want a better life. First go see a doctor about the depression. They can help you with it. If the meds they give you do not help it is because it can take time to figure what one works for you. This means regular visits to the doctor. They do work I have taken them and have experienced the difference. Also you need to go to AA meetings for the alcohol problem. The great thing about that is you will meet a lot of people who want you to get better. You will make friends that that actually care what happens to you. Do not drink alcohol while on anti depressant meds. You say you cannot keep moving forward but the problem is you are not moving at all. You are stagnating. When you start to feel better make goals and plans for your life by thinking what you want to do in life. Then plan the goal in steps that you can achieve. Also see a counselor about your anger problem. You need to do that to make sure you do not alienate the next girlfriend you have by abusing her. And yes you will get a girlfriend. You can afford to do all of this, the counseling, the doctor, because you have the money to do it. The money will be useless anyway if you continue living like this. Life can get better, you have to believe that. The choices to do it are there and you have the means. As time goes on you will become happier and more content and you will make meet people. Happiness itself is never guaranteed but taking steps to get well will provide you with the opportunity to find peace and happiness from within. God bless, I hope you hear what I am saying.
What questions should I ask my friend who is really depressed about life but cannot afford going to a psychologist?
To be honest, I would not suggest you to ask questions to your friend about their problem (cause of depression) since you are not a practitioner, you may end up intensifying their situation.But yes, there are few other things you may try such as talk about things your friend loves. Try to make them watch good movies, shows, inspiring or funny videos. But make sure none of this content triggers the cause of their depression, for example if the person is depressed due to a break up, avoid things that talk sad stuff about break ups and relationships.You can take them out for a nice walk at a natural place and help them understand how to appreciate good things around us and available for us.Avoid talking about whats happening in the lives of other people i.e. gossiping.Also you have mentioned that your friend cannot afford visiting a therapist.Try this Free Consultation for your friend. It is always good to seek professional help for mental health related issues at least once before it gets worsened.Good luck to you and blessings to your friend.
Does lack of money make you depressed?
It's not lack of money that makes you depressed. It's the inability to pay the rents or bring food on the table that makes you depressed. And the gravity of that depression will be higher when you have family to feed. The more people look out for you for their own well-being and the life you share with, the more depression you'll face. Money just buys you good time and keep you away from bad time. I've been through situations where I was eating vada-pav for entire day (like morning 9 to 7) and sometimes just tea or coffee at workplace to save money for rent. When I had decent salary, I started eating well and still kept the savings for paying rents and bills. I don't feel depressed for not having money like -to travel the world. or to eat at fancy hotels.or not having long term friends or girlfriend due to the less money I make. or working for MNC. or making my business work better than job. However, I may feel depression or anxiety if I get myself back into the situation where I had to survive on vada-pav and cup of tea for the day. That is something I think everybody should avoid in their lifetime.
What are some options for people who can’t afford therapy?
I am assuming you are asking this in relation to one of many common mental problems - such as depression or anxiety.There is a whole list of things you can do to help yourself when depressed. The things I will recommend come from my personal experience and that of a close friend of mine. It required discipline to follow the plan, although what I find is that I typically follow a routine when I really want to change something. (If you literally cannot, seek professional help immediately. You’ll pay for it when you’re out of it.)And, here is a little disclaimer. Before you do anything, recognize and accept this: issues such as anxiety or depression are mental, yet they have roots in your biology. Some people are born with a predisposition to have higher serotonin levels, and they simply got lucky.So, knowing this, you can how therapy might focus on creating thought patterns that help you navigate issues at hand. However, it is also necessary to take under control the physical, the biological, the hormonal part of it. And it’s so easy.1 - as many people already said, exercise. There is a load of research out there that supports the claim that regular exercise helps combat depression. Try and move every day for 5 days in a row. See how you feel. Find time, not an excuse.2 - again, simple - more green food. It doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your sodas right away. In fact, don’t. It’s easier to reform just one meal a day. For example, for the next five days you could swap your usual dinner for 2 eggs and a large helping of salad. In the US, salad comes from a bag. Get some mixed greens, put half of a serving (trust me on this) in a bowl, pour some vinegar and olive oil over it, mix, eat. Simple.3 - this is the hardest one. Talk to people. And by that I mean talk to everyone. You will be surprised by how many people will smile back at you, and support the conversation. There doesn’t have to be a topic. Just, walking out the door of that 7–11, hold the door for someone and say, “Beautiful day today, huh?” And be on your way. Responsiveness of others will make you feel better. Because essentially, with anxiety and depression one frequently thinks that people around them are not compassionate. They are. If you give them a chance.This is all I can think about for now, but will update it as I think of more. Hope this helps.