Hi, Texasfan

I'm sorry that you are not feeling good. Do you think having the medication looked at would be helpful the right medication can make a huge difference?. The doctors should be able to advise about that. You are doing very well holding on till the psychologist comes back. CBT therapy has been adapted for all conditions as has mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy, which I use. You could ask the psychologist whether any of these would be suitable for your depression.

There is Nami the organization for the mentally ill. You can Google them and contact them to see what services they have in your area. They do run peer to peer support groups which would give you extra support and the opportunity to make new friends. There is also the WRAP program. The wellness recovery action plan which is an eight week two hour session course where people formulate their own wellness plan to keep them well.

Try to keep your mind busy doing things, especially enjoyable ones that will help to take the focus away from depression. Setting and achieving small goals will build confidence that things are coming under control. I hope and pray everything improves for you soon. Take care. God bless and best wishes from your friend Francis