I am struggling with codependency and depression. I cannot afford therapy. What can I do to get help?

I practice yoga and meditate/pray at least once a week. I try talking to people that I feel safe with as soon as I start feeling depressed.

speak with those that you trust e.g. parents or friends. if those aren't available please use 7 cups!

You can talk on here to the listeners and we can help you work on your emotions. Even though listeners cannot give professional advice we are there in case you ever feel the need to vent.

You could possibly try a free mental health phone line or try an online chat with a help centre. Depending on where you live, most countries have a was to access suport

Maybe you can found someone with an open mind and talk like if this person was your therapist, someone in who you trust and you feel comfortable to talk about

7 Cups is free and offers great support from many members who are always available and happy to help.

The answer is right underneath your fingertips!! Create a member profile on here, if you don’t already have one, and find a “listener” near you! There are 100’s of kind and caring people on here that can help you with any situation! We are not real therapists though, so we’re not professional. But we do go through training, so your not stuck with just anybody.

At 7 Cups, you can find some help, by just having someone listen to you as you talk about your issues and figure some stuff out. The self-help guides on here can help too. You can read about other people going through the same struggles, if you surf google, search specific questions, for example, how to get better at being codependent, you may find some answers or some insight at the least. You can find videos on maybe youtube, dealing with those topics, and all the while, everything you learn all by yourself, you can share and reflect on it as you talk with a listener here, as you make progress.

You could start by talking to a listener on 7 cups for free. There are often free or donation based therapy options in your community depending where you live. My suggestion for where to start at home would be to try and do something for yourself and set goals. This could be once a day / week, whatever seems easiest. If you are codependent let that person know so they can help you. Be kind to yourself and to the person you are dependent on. It will help your relationship and it will help you feel better. It will likely be a slow process. Self care is important!

Therapy can be very useful but also very expensive. There is a wealth of information and support out there on codependency and depression. You will find a lot of information, tips and support for depression on the 7 cups of tea website. There are also a lot of information online with various forums and online support groups. Perhaps you could research support groups in your local area which you can attend in person. You may find it helpful to read self help guides. Keep in mind exercise is very beneficial even if it is just getting outside and going on a walk.