Help welcome

[PEPSI FAN]

Howdy. Im and 21 year old guy who is suffering from depression and yeah i would love to get some help but i dont want to go to a doctor cause i dont have money for that but if anybody here could help me then that would be cool as.

Thanks, Baza

 

[1Newcreation]

hey there wierdo, I don't know how severe the depression you have is, I do believe there are places you maybe able to get doctor's help for free. Places are often listed in local telephone directory. You can always ask at a local medical clinic and they maybe able to point you to the right resources. If you are a student, there maybe things available to you aswell.

Here at CF, we can only offer support, pray, empathise, we can't diagnose or treat or anything like that. Depression can be serious so I would always suggest trying to get professional help to get it checked out.

Suggestions that may help mild depression and are free:-
Sometimes just talking about problems and getting it out in the open, can really help. Often it is helpful to hear of others who may be experiencing the same thing, so you know you are not alone. So you are welcome to come here to say what is going on with you. or you can create your own blog, writing is often therapeutic too.

I know that simple lifestyle changes can help aswell, make sure you are eating healthy foods, fruits and veggies. avoid alcohol, avoid smoking, drugs etc. Try and fit excercise in somewhere, it raises serotonin levels. Try and get outside and get fresh air, sunlight.
Avoid reading or watching depressing news, movies, books etc. keep things lighter, watch or read funny things, e.g the comic strips. Simple things I know, but worth a try and may help but it is still important to seek professional help.

 

[heartscriber]

People here care what happens to you.

Take care and maybe try talking to your Pastor...they can point you in the right direction to get some assistance...

God bless...

Heartscriber

 

[Jeshu]

Read much Scripture - especially Proverbs upwards into the New Testament. Drink in these Holy Words - even if you don't fully understand what is written - to know that it is written will one day bring you the Truth about that alive into your inner life - for it is the Truth which sets us free - not drugs or anything else in the end.
Also learn to love - first God and yourself then your neighbour and all of Creation really - as He is Lord of all.

Ask these things in Jesus Name - and straight away start practising doing these things of truth in love - and before you know your soul will be running over with the living living waters that Jesus sents - into all of those who seek Him and are prepared to leave the lies, hurt and egocentricity of (Western) living behind them.

This will give you the strength to cope and make the right decisions to treat your illness over the long haul - which is what you seem to be after.

Medications should be on your wishing list though - as they can make a world of difference - even if it costs a bomb - treated depression is less of a force to reckon with - making it far easier to get on top of life again - than untreated - please give yourself the best possible chance - you deserve it - as you want to get better - I'm sure of it.

Best wishes.

Gerry