Depression Understood Forums

Unfortunately, there aren't any free services where I live in Alabama. I would have to pay to see a therapist. I have tried anti-depressants, and the side effects were worse than the benefits.. I will look into talking to someone on here though. I just joined, so I don't know what I am doing..

Sounds to me like you don't need these people in your life.. Real friends would try to understand that you don't have as much free time due to your job. They may be upset about it, but if they just abandon you over it, they weren't your real friends to begin with. I know how you feel. I haven't had ...

31/f, married for almost 9 years, 2 children.. I have been depressed for almost my whole marriage, but in the past 6 months or so, it has gotten worse. I have no friends, an abusive husband, and a substance abuse problem.. I feel like it can't get much worse at this point. I feel like my children de...