is it possible your meds are not helping for you? i know it's not the total answer-glad u would know you need therapy too. talking with your pdoc about your depression may help. therapy and meds worked for me. since you can't pay for therapy now, would your income level qualify you for free mental heath support with county agencies? it's often not the best therapy but anything may help in that regard. i had to do it many years ago.
your life challenges are contributing to your depression. here are some coping tips i found-
Self-Help Methods
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Self-help methods for the treatment of this disorder are often overlooked by the medical profession because very few professionals are involved in them. Depression-oriented support groups are especially effective, since they allow the individual an opportunity to socialize and be with others who suffer from similar feelings. Many support groups exist within communities throughout the world which are devoted to helping individuals with this disorder share their commons experiences and feelings.
There are many useful self-help books (such as The Feeling Good Handbook) that are available on the market today to help an individual overcome depression on their own. Some of these may be effective for some people and no other type of treatment may be needed, especially for people who suffer from a mild case of this disorder. Some books emphasize a cognitive-behavioral approach, which is similar to those used within individual therapy and therefore may be of use to an individual before they even begin therapy.
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at bottom of page is self help-
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/dep...eatment/all/1/
i used the feeling good book and it has work sheets to assist you too.
also http://www.healthyplace.com/depressi...on/menu-id-68/ may help you with coping skills.
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