What are some ways you can control your depression?

My anxiety is so bad from worrying about everything and I’m scared I cry every day cause of my depression and I don’t know how to make changes so I can feel at least a little better can’t work right now cause of my health I don’t know how to move forward

One of the warning signs that I'm headed towards a depressive slump is that I can't find music that I want to listen to.... not even my favorite songs are appealing to me. The only music that I can stand is hardcore punk - Black Flag, Fugazi, Minor Threat are my favorite go-to's. It's just a raw, angsty feel to the music, and the anti-establishment, non-conformist message of the lyrics somewhat sooth my soul.

Just wondering, what do you listen to when you're in a funk?

My best friend (and roommate) is making extremely unwise financial decisions. I do not like where this is heading at all. Three of us split the bills and what you have left is yours. In the back of my mind, all I can think is " I am not helping you pay for this". and I won't! An extreme position of power...extreme.

My daughter is transgender from boy to girl thts not what's bothering me it's the stuff she did past and present tht I can't get over Don't get me wrong. I do love her very much but she has done some stuff that I just can't see myself getting over. Every time we're in the same room together, my chest starts to tighten up. I instantly get this. I don't feel so good feeling part of me is like. What do you want? Hurry up and go the other part of me. Just wants to grab her and hug her and kiss her… read more

As for me, when Family (Friends) know what your weaknesses are & know how to set you off out of your Character, especially when they know that you're dealing with Depression & Anxiety. This has happened to me a lot , it has my Depression & Anxiety through the roof & I have to found a way to Breathe, Control & Handle my Anxiety (Depression) differently & it's a very uncomfortable feeling when you're out of your Character & trying to Control it all @ the same time. Has anyone felt this way, Thanks… read more

What questions do you make sure you ask? How do you stay focused and not go on unnecessary tangents? Do you email your therapist a few days before your appointment to mention what you you want to talk about? Or do you bring in a list with you?

It feels like lately my appointments with my therapist have been just recapping my week and not really getting much progress. It seems like 80% of the appointment is me venting and explaining my week and then I'm more frustrated with my issues than… read more

I need help... i currently get blackouts when i get emotional nd i can't control it and i am sleep deprived and all the bad feelings are overwhelming i even feel like i have anxiety and that disturbs my work but sadly i cant afford to see a therapist or a doctor so which medication can i use that i can simply get at a pharmacy?