Well, a few things you can do, if you're not doing already:

Start gratitude lists. I know it sounds corny but it can totally help to focus on something to be grateful for and put it on a list. Be honest on the list and it can be anything big or small and can be part of your past but it's BEST to focus on PRESENT things you're grateful about.

Avoid caffeine for now. If you're the type to drink tons of coffee or tea.. start gradually cutting down and use an over the counter pain medicine.. maybe acetominophen.

Avoid alcohol and drugs. You need to get your body to it's healthiest state so that you can begin to effectively fight against this challenge you face.

Journal. Write in a journal every day - can be a simple document on your computer. Start by writing what you did that day, who you saw, etc and then write out the struggles, what you're feeling. Writing what you did might help you remember as much as possible.

So glad you're open to seeing a therapist. The therapist will ask you what you hope to achieve with therapy so think about the specific ways you want to improve as you work through the depression.. Do you want to develop your social skills, job skills, etc. They can help you set whatever goals for yourself. Obviously, the first step is finding out what is wrong and hopefully finding a medication that helps you until you get stronger.

Welcome to the forums and keep coming back! Come visit us in the chatrooms. Very nice people to talk to when you need emotional support, or even if you just want to veg out and talk about nothing.

Take care!