Can I deal with depression by myself?

[_Euphoria_]

I really don’t want to tell my parents, as that may burden them even more that they are right now. We are running out of money, and my brother needs help with schoolwork, and my dad needs to work long hours. My mum is easily stressed. Is there a way to cure it without getting help?

[Jojo100]

Hi Euphoria

Welcome to Beyond Blue. I’m not sure what age group you are? If you are still at school is there a School Counsellor you could chat to in confidence? If you are older I have found talking to a GP really beneficial. This again would be in confidence. Dealing with depression all by yourself is very hard which is why it would be really good to find someone you can talk to. It was the best thing I ever did. You could also post on this forum to the mental health nurse in confidence. She might be able to help you further.

Just remember you are not alone and the bb forum is a good place to find support

All the best

Jojo

[Soberlicious96]

Dear Euphoria,

Well done for reaching out here on Beyond Blue. Because helping out with depression and anxiety is what this place/space is all about.

In response to your question of getting help without if costing anything, there are a lot of free counseling services out there, available usually at your local community health centre. Also, if you can get to see your GP, and ask him or her for a mental health care plan, then that might also enable you to seek more support services.

Depression can be a very debilitating illness, and left untreated could become quite unmanageable by yourself. While it may seem an 'admirable' thing to do to try and manage it yourself, I wouldn't advise that.

Also, the great news is that Beyond Blue is here for you and with you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So please feel free to keep coming back here and sharing your stuff with us; because a problem shared is a problem halved.

Take care. I hope that helps at least a little. xo

[LesDave]

Like the other replies have said, you can talk to us. We are all here with open ears. If you come back and talk to us about the issues, maybe we can help with some tactics to help you through. Do you feel over-whelmed by the sadness around you? Is it the situation you are in that is bringing you down? It's ok to be feeling blue if the situation is awful, that might something we can talk our way through. But if you have a chemical need, you really need to see a counselor or a doctor. Talk to us please.

[Billyc]

Hi Euphoria,

Sorry to heat your struggles.

It sounds like you are taken on all the burden that your family is challenged with, you come across very caring and compassionate. Sometimes families that are faced with challenges lose sight of the bigger picture, which is family.. it sounds like your dads trying to keep things together.. I’m just wondering whether there are things you can do for him and your brother to make them smile.. goes along way in keeping your family together!

A “together” family can beat any challenge that comes their way..

stay in touch and let us all know what’s happening,

him out, maybe not by worrying so much,

[Billyc]

PS ignore that last sentence..re worry, it was accidentally put in,

best

[geoff]

Hello _Euphoria_, thanks for posting your comment.

I'm also sorry for the situation you are in and appreciate the comments above.

To answer your question, can you manage depression by yourself, well it's not easy, especially if you have to try and cope with these issues.

This illness can complicate so many problems, even when you have a small one, it jumps on board and becomes a large one, but you can start to turn negative thoughts into positive ones and thinking about the things you should do to feel better.

The big wall you have to face is thinking about what you can do to feel better, but you need strength to be able to do this and if these other issues can't be addressed and keep coming from all directions, then no, it would be impossible.

We hope you can get back to us as there are counselling services where you can get the help you need.

Geoff.

[risingangel]

Hey Euphoria,

You should talk to some friends, see a school counselor or doctor. It will help lots, I have recently been seeing Headspace, they are really good to talk to. Or even just talk to us we are here to help always and here to support you, we wont judge or hate.

Take care lovely 🙂

[Nothappyuni]

Hi Euphoria,

Risingangel is 100% right about Headspace.

I have seen first hand the Wonderfull work they do. I highly recommend you go and see them.

I do feel you have taken the weight of the world on your shoulders. So few people have such high regard for their family these days, I think very highly of people like you.

One thing you must do, is be good to yourself. Just now and then, because you are definitely worth it.