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I'm depressed. And not in the same sense of the word as ordinary people having a bad day. I'm depressed with suicidal thoughts on most of my waking hours. This is why I hate to get up in the morning, or afternoon. I can't stop it. I can't help myself. I guess I have some deep-seated inadequacy. I'm not a psycho-analyst. Just trying to find solutions to my problem. Because money-wise, I cannot afford therapy. Are there self-help programs I can get in for free?

I'm not a health care professional but it seems to me Franz, that depression is a complex animal and different for everyone. But in each person, there are underlying issues; depression is a response (I believe a healthy response) not a cause. And for each person a significant portion of the cure is in self discovery.

That can happen in a number of ways; in a group or in solitary, in person with a therapist or here in conversation with fellow members. The is lots of information on the web and here buried in posts about how to cope, stay healthy, move ahead. So a good way to begin a practice of self help might be to introduce yourself a bit more. Ask some specific questions about every day concerns, and use the search button to look for things your interested in. There are a number of specific techniques that are proven to help support your journey, perhaps no easy answers. There is much you can do for yourself.

Welcome.

It's a cold day here. Colder than usual.
Just wondering how your doing.

Franz are you in the US? Sometimes places offer therapy on a sliding scale if you are.

Maybe speaking with your GP or a counsellor will help you overcome your depression and suicidal thoughts?
It helped me in the past, and it could help you.

Maybe you could try distracting yourself.

I can't function without my prozac. maybe talk to your GP about the way you've been feeling and see what you can work out.