What can i do about my depression?!
Question:
What can i do about my depression?
i have no insurance or money barley have a place to stay no meds i have bipolar schizophrenia ocd and adhd. i had to go the the hospital 2 times for it and had to stay when i was 17 for 3 weeks and when i was 19 for a week i am now 20 and i dont know what to do i cant sleep at night. i have very low want to do anything not even shower. i feel i cant take of myself and i should just give up. is there anything i can do to help this? please i beg anyone to please help
Answers:
Disregard anyone telling you to "get over it" for one thing. Depression is a serious disease. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time.
Call your county health services for a list of therapists with sliding fee scales, including a psychiatrist who can prescribe you meds. Enroll in a patient assistance program to have the med(s) you need sent to you for free (needymeds.com is a good place to start).
It's so hard to do when you're feeling so low, but seek help for yourself. If you have to, pretend you're doing it for someone else you care about (sounds weird but it sometimes works).
Be gentle with yourself and don't fight your depression. Let yourself be depressed and afraid, but seek out the help you need, and be honest with care providers when you do. You can get through this.