That is a great question to ponder. I think that if money matters are in control in your life, you are certainly in a better place than someone who is struggling to make ends meet. I have been at both ends of the spectrum, and have learned that like everything else, moderation usually is best! Good post!!

i think money is the root of all evil...and i hate it...

i've never had money...but i've been happy and now i'm not...so i don't think that money would help my emotional state of being (i cant even say the d-word...thats bad)

sure i've dreamed of what it would be like to have money but i've come to realize that it would not be all that...i just want to be comfortable financially...rich people aren't all that happy...but if i did have money, i would definately use it to help those less fortunate... just my thoughts... -dr-

Money does not affect depression, but it may releive some of the things that trigger a downward turn. I think maybe because of depression we like to focus on something out of reach and say..that will make me happy! But only me can make me happy!

nice of you to offer, you may fill up my jar with 100's, mean.

money would help me to relocate now, instead of waiting and waiting. and since its very depressing with many bad memories where i am now, id find that a help. id still be alone somewhere else though and wonder how well i would do. i think a fresh start does help ones perspective.

nice of you to think of others, coldnovember. if we are just talking what we would do if we had alot of money. id be helping more of my 4 legged friends. and give some to help the orphan kids round the world too. i dont really care about all the fancy showy stuff money buys. guess thats maturity talking huh.

having money makes things easier for sure, the best care available too. i play the lotto sometimes, but i never win a thing....

I grew up wealthy and was depressed to the point of being almost catatonic, at times. Now, however, I am poor, and a lot of my depression is triggered by my inability to get ahold of a stable income I can live on!

NO, I DONT THInk that money would get reid of my depression

I have had a little money, been poor, now I am just so thankful for what I have. If i had money I would help people and animals. I have had depression all my life and money I might get a better Dr. but, I think my depression would be about the same. I have health problems and mentally and physically I just plain feel bad. Every day I have to push myself to do what I have to do. I think my depression was the best whhen I was volunteering at this place that helped ppl. I am more of a loner now and want very few friends, I guess one reason if someone hasn't experienced depression for themselves how are they going to know why I feel like I do. Depression is dang awful and ppl that don't have it are so blessed they just don't know how blessed. These groups are so good because I do believe we do care about each other-God Bless---Ilgy

Money would probably make me a little happier but by no means make my depression go away!

Me? OH no! It would definently make my Depression much much Worse!!! LOL

yes and no. i think that if i could get the finances under control i would be a lot less anxious and folks here would not argue as much. i would pay off the 3000 water bill. the 4000 real estate tax bill. replace the cars cuz they are not very reliable but are greatly needed. id pay off debt that ive helped someone else acquire because they were trying to assist me. then i would find a nice, quiet place and disappear for good. but only after ive left everyone setup for now.

More money would ease a lot of my anxiety, but not my depression.

I'd buy a Faberge' egg.

alot of my stress is to do with money but my mum is depressed she is comfortable with money and is still depressed, i was depressed when i was younger and comfortably secure with money, but i still think that my stresses about money can sometimes cause me alot of depression but i cant say whether i would be happy now with lots of money i feel like i would be but im not too sure!

money would be a new start, i could stop supporting my parents and go to school, but I would still have to work to get better, get rid of my addictions(hopefully not drown in them)

Money is a necessity that we have to have and how we use it is left up to us. When younger was very foolish with my spending, but, now I am wiser and have learned to save. I also learned that I don't need everything I want. I know it wouldn't make my depression any better if I was wealthy I most definately would help people more than I do now. I am happy if I have it and happy if I don't. I learned that I have to make my own happiness. When I am happy with me I am a happy person and when I'm not happy with me I am miserable and make all around me unhappy. I find my peace in God and I don't want to offend anyone this is just my opinion. He is my refuge.