How Do I Get Help With Depression?

[abbeyleigh]

I'm sure I'm suffering with depression as I'm feeling down and lack confidence because of my social life and luck with guys. Has anyone been through this?

[Neveracrossword]

Did you not get any help last year? I think you mentioned depression in one of your job questions.

[abbeyleigh]

With counselling

[Redhelen72]

Go to your GP and ask to be referred or if you cannot wait then you will need to pay for it privately

[lankeela]

Sorry can't help - you need to give yourself a shake as there are a lot of people worse off than you. Did you go to the interview?

[sandyRoe]

I think your first step should be to approach your doctor.
Wishing you well.

[abbeyleigh]

Yes but didn't get

[lankeela]

Your social life must be better than mine if you keep asking what to wear on all these nights out.

[bobbinwales]

doctor
check your diet
exercise can help
think of some positives in your life, draw up a list of things your good at and people who your important to
Take more breaks from screentime/social media- read, paint or something relaxing
Find someone to talk to to share your feelings with
Put the search for guys to one side... dont try to hard.
Try to stay settled in a while.
Treat yourself to something everynow and again- maybe a new outfit

[sandyRoe]

If you can't afford to pay for counselling, and treatment on the NHS isn't readily available, there are some things you might do to help yourself.
Get out in the open air and do some type of exercise. Volunteer at a charity/thrift shop. Join an evening class. Keep active.

[Patsy33]

Stop looking at your phone...
Also see your GP. Good luck. Depression is horrible.

[bobbinwales]

so your still at the dentist receptionist job???

[Hazlinny]

You should start by gaining more confidence when applying and being interviewed for jobs - you seem to get out and about quite a bit so social life can't be too bad .....as for the guys - the right one will come along some day - you can't hurry love!