Hi Jinx,
Hope you don't mind that I have shortened your total. Welcome to the community here. This is certainly a place where you can feel safe, accepted, acknowledged and listened to.
When you feel ready, you may like to share more of what has made you feel this way. Please only share what you are comfortable with.
I too have depression, suffer from stress and a few other things. I do understand when you feel like everything is getting on top of you. Writing how I feel helps me.
I also try to find ways to get myself out of that feeling of depression if I can. Sounds like you have a caring family, are you able to talk to them about how you are feeling?
Distraction helps me, like listening to music, watching a movie, reading a book, going for a walk, cleaning the house, doing a puzzle, some craft or what ever is close at hand.
There is a lot of information available on this site as well. You might like to have a look at the Get Support and other sections.
In the past I have used the phone help line as well on 1300 22 4636. It did seem a little strange at first using the phone help line, but the people answering the phone were very helpful.
There may be many ways the community here and the Beyond Blue organisation can help you.
So welcome once again. This really is a supportive environment.
If you have any questions, ask away.
Cheers for now from Dools
