Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

take a look at this website: And really look at yourself and what you want. Turn that self hatred off. Turn others peoples views and comments and anything else that does not make you happy off. Look at something inside you, deep inside you in your heart every question that need answers to are right in front of you. We can all move past are problems and take charge once again.
http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/07/17/75-reminders-for-tough-times/
Let your light shine all that is unique about you. I see that now and wish I knew that much earlier in my life. I must do what I want for myself. So do something you love and dont forget to see the beauty in you.
I really know how you feel Texas, but it does get better. If you need to sleep, sleep. Itwill pass.
Sometimes DBT or CBT can help---these methods can sometimes put the brakes on an out-of-control spinout. It depends on how bad it is.
I know CBT has helped me enormously but is not a fail-safe----sometimes, you just have to confront it.
Positive affirmations and a true measure of your infinte true worth are often helpful, and can stop a downward in its tracks. I LOVE the link that wf provided! Lots and lots of good stuff on that site.