Tell me more about your depression. What have you tried and how has it worked or not worked? Sorry you are feeling bad.

You just hang in there. Take each day at a time, even each hour if you need to. Distract yourself w positive things. Most importantly, talk to someone.

@BCat1000 It's new-ish. Thanks for your support. I have tried the texting hotline and it kind of helps. I am debating talking to my schools guidance.

If you don't want to die, then don't die. That's your first step out of depression.

It's decision no. 1. Then there are other decisions to make. Deciding to see the guidance counsellor is another step in the right direction.

Keep making choices that improve your life, even when you can't be bothered or don't want to, and you will end up with a life that makes you happy.

You have taken the first step in talking about wanting to live and asking for help. Every step you take, and with help on that path toward finding a cure is how you can start moving forward on the journey of managing you depression and being well.

You mentioned going to a school guidance counselor as an option. I agree that you should. I assume you may be in high school. The sooner you get help, the better your life will be, both now and for your future. I hope for you that this will be manageable and you can lead a happy and fulfilling life. Your guidance counselor can help you get a regular therapist and psychiatrist. Don't be afraid of medicine. I know a lot of people are but it does save lives. It's saved mine time and again. And having an ally in your corner, a counselor and/or therapist, is so important to helping overcome depression.

Sounds like you have gotten good advice here!

It would help us if you let us know how old you are, and a few more things about you.

Finding a therapist is a very good way to start, but finding the right one can be critical.

Let us know how it is going!