umm..i hope i'm in the right forum for this...but i need help. i need
someone to talk to. i probably should go see a professional but i
thought i would save some money and try here first since all of you have
been so kind to me recently. well...here goes. i am depressed...very
depressed, like crying myself to sleep, thoughts of suicide, you know.
it's not just about my grandfather either, there has been a lot of stuff
going on and i can't seem to get ahead of myself...i just need someone
to talk to

Lily, as much as I like handing out advice I'm not a trained
Psychiatrist, My advice would be to seek help,Chances are you'll need
some form of medication for your Condition.No one here that I know of is
qualified to give such a prognosis.I know, I'm just as bad off as you
are.

yeh professional help is best, darlin..i've been there, done that..and
going to a doctor of some sort helps alot! If u dont have the money,
just call around until u find someone that will work with u on that.
Noone is going to leave ya hangin..like i said, been there, done it..so,
i know. So, i wish u luck and keep your chin up.

Dane is right -- there are a lot of people here who certainly would be
willing to talk and listen and advise to the best of their abilities,
but a professional would be able to do more for you in the long run.

There are a lot of components to depression, and getting to the roots of
it can be a long and complicated process, one that does not always lend
itself to an internet format. You need to see someone who can devote
regular time to you on a face-to-face basis. It never hurts to talk
about these things in a venue like JSH, but we are, unfortunately
limited by the inherent constraints of this kind of format.

Good luck!

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I agree with what everyone has said above, I deal with depression too,
it is hard to come out of. You really need someone professional to help
you with it, and maybe meds. You can always go to an emergency room if
you need emergent help, they cannot turn you away if you don't have
insurance, and some have sliding fee scales according to income, and
some medical clinics do too, and mental health agencies also. The town
I live in does. Is there a mental health crisis line where you live?
They are 800 numbers and have people at the end of them who will talk to
you and help you coordinate getting help. A family doctor is a good
place to start, they can prescribe antidepressants to get you started.
If you don't have a family doctor I would go to an urgent care clinic,
they will see you and refer you to a family physician to get you started
with a family doctor and get your care started. I really hope you get
some help, it is horrible to feel trapped and alone, I have been there
myself, but you are not alone, you have us on here and we all want you
to feel better. Take care of yourself.

Hi, I've been thru the whole suicidal thing from my past and being
around the block a few times. It's actually a lot more normal than some
people would have u belive but still not a good place. I'd check
yourself into the hospital and then a mental hospital, trust me they
aren't what most people make you think they are. They actually help and
it's like college (was for me) ,but do that or call those hotlines but
if u ever need to someone that knows that stuff message me I don't
sugarcoat stuff like most people do that don't know their a*s from a
hole in the ground. But I know all that stuff well. Good luck though it
can be rough.

Every body is right you should go see a doctor. But if u really don't
want to talk to a doctor there is suicide hot lines on line. Go to
google suicide hotline.com. take your pick. They are all very helpful
and very compassionate. You would have more chance to fine the help you
need there. Thy are all trained professionals

go see a professional. i'm depressed too, but with medication and
counseling, i'm ok again. therapists are great; they act as a completely
objective listener. they don't judge, and you can tell them anythinng,
because you don't have to face them when you're out in the real world,
at work or whatnot. writing in a journal also helped me.

Check in your area for the suicide prevention hotline. They can steer
you in the right direction for help. I know ALOT of peeps dont have
medical coverage but there is free help out there BUT YOU GOTTA ASK FOR
HELP.

Local YWCA, could have help for free or pay according to income.