https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/stuck-in-a-loop-and-i-can-t-get-out/m-p/14612#M1789 <P>I have had mild depression for as long as I can remember and have never been to a doctor because I am afraid and ashamed to ask for help. My family don’t believe depression and anxiety are real and I have no support at home.</P> <P>I am in my late twenties and haven’t worked since I lost my last job due to covid in early 2020. My mental health has gone down hill during this time. I haven’t been able to get a job due to my mental state but also cannot afford to get help because I haven’t worked in so long.</P> <P>I am stuck in a loop of unemployment and depression and don’t know how to get out. My family do not understand and keep telling me that I need to get my life together and that i’m falling behind in life. I really have no one to talk to and i am struggling trying to just help myself. I am terrified to go to a doctor and ask for help. I don’t know where to go from here and where to start.</P> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:53:38 GMT kkajesal 2022-01-01T21:53:38Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/stuck-in-a-loop-and-i-can-t-get-out/m-p/14612#M1789 <P>I have had mild depression for as long as I can remember and have never been to a doctor because I am afraid and ashamed to ask for help. My family don’t believe depression and anxiety are real and I have no support at home.</P> <P>I am in my late twenties and haven’t worked since I lost my last job due to covid in early 2020. My mental health has gone down hill during this time. I haven’t been able to get a job due to my mental state but also cannot afford to get help because I haven’t worked in so long.</P> <P>I am stuck in a loop of unemployment and depression and don’t know how to get out. My family do not understand and keep telling me that I need to get my life together and that i’m falling behind in life. I really have no one to talk to and i am struggling trying to just help myself. I am terrified to go to a doctor and ask for help. I don’t know where to go from here and where to start.</P> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:53:38 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/stuck-in-a-loop-and-i-can-t-get-out/m-p/14612#M1789 kkajesal 2022-01-01T21:53:38Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/stuck-in-a-loop-and-i-can-t-get-out/m-p/14613#M1790 <P>Hello kkajesal,</P> <P>I would like to welcome you to the forum.</P> <P>I know there are people more experienced with the problems you have written about.</P> <P>My only suggestion for now, Is that going to your GP is your best bet for getting help. With a mental health care plan, you will be able to access help from a psychologist. or counsellor. If you are receiving Centrelink payments, you won't have to pay.</P> <P>I hope this helps.</P> <P>Talk here as you feel comfortable to do, or call BBs own Counselling Service on 1300 22 46 36 &amp; they may be able to help you more directly.</P> <P>mmMekitty</P> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 01:41:03 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/stuck-in-a-loop-and-i-can-t-get-out/m-p/14613#M1790 mmMekitty 2022-01-02T01:41:03Z