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

I would recommend you to join 7 Cups. If you can't afford therapy, you can talk to trained listeners to vent about your problems. They can't give you advice, but they can help you, find advice in yourself. Even if life seems hard I am here for you. I hope you feel better soon, because that does sound rough. Talking to listeners always makes me feel a lot better, you don't have to join if you wouldn't like to, I would just recommend it. Thank you for opening up to me about this problem, I'm sure we can find somebody to help.

Not being able to receive professional help due to affordability is a very common issue. I struggled with anorexia, anxiety, OCD, and depression but could not afford therapy either. A friend suggested 7 cups of tea for me and it greatly helped me work through my problems. So many people on 7cups are willing to be supportive and listen and I know it can help you through this too. The best part is that it's completely free of cost. It just needs your time and willpower to reach out and ask for help, someone to hear you out. 7cups is perfect for this.

Hi there. I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling with some codependency and depression issues. I understand completely that therapy can be very expensive, or not in the budget, for many people. I’m only answering because I had the same problem at one point in my life. Honestly, try to do some research. MANY licensed therapists, or even counselors, often have interns that need ‘practice’ before they’re licensed, too- and sometimes they offer those intern services (sessions and counseling) for free, or at incredibly reduced rates. Maybe check into behavioral health facilities in your area, also. Usually, I found, that there are more options than one might think to access forms of therapy that cost very little, or in some cases free- it just might take a little digging and work to find them, unfortunately. I hope you check into, and find, some of those options around you, and they work out in your favor so you can have access to whatever help you may need. Best of luck to you! 💕

You can try talking about it to your family, or any one with whom you are comfortable. There is always someone to support you and just talking to them will help you a lot. If you are feeling the same way even after talking, you can join free support groups where in you can talk to people who have, or are going through similar experiences. Doing this will give you a better insight of your issues and it will help you handle them better. Also try repeating affirmations to yourself as they help in a great way too! And always remember, you are not alone! there are people who love you and care for you, so hold on! it may seem tough at times, but trust me, it all so worth it.

You can always come to 7 cups! Its the best service, affordable, and you get people all over the world to reply to you!! Whatever your problems are, they are heard here and always dealt by people, who knows you might find someone who really gets you and gives you advice, i was in high school when i was bullied a lot because of my weight, but this app really helps me to connect to people and feel better about myself!! I think every one should try it once in life, because we all have issues waiting to be dealt with

There are a variety of resources at your fingertips online for support groups, hot lines, and even here at 7 cups. It makes a big difference being able to talk to someone about any issues that you may be having which can be found online. You may also want to write how you are feeling as it may help cope and understand you may be going through. It is important to reach out, talk about how you feel, develop methods that will help you get better and cope, and understand that this is a process. Here at 7 cups we are here to help you.

Try a community mental health center. Community mental health centers provide free or low-cost therapy options and services covered by Medicaid insurance. To find a center, go online, and use Google to search or look at your state government website for the Department of Human Services. There is a lot of inexpensive therapy that is available to the community, especially during this pandemic. Check also online for free chat groups such as 7cups available 24/7. There's always help available. We must not lose hope. Every day is a new beginning. Keep positive thoughts as much as you can. Tomorrow will be a better day.

Talk to people and join some kind of a hobby anything which you like it would help start talking to people here this is a great app . Best way is to take up a hobby don't let your mind be idle . Make friends go out. You can talk to me more about it here when ever you feel like I am here for you .Start any kind of exercise just do it for a week and you will see the difference .Remember there are people to help and life is to live ,laugh ,and spread love.All the best.

Let me start by sharing a little bit about how 7 Cups works. Right now you are chatting with me. I’m a trained active listener. I listen compassionately, but do not give advice." Genuinely good listener to talk to. Makes you feel very comfortable and is a wonderful human being. Need more people like you here. Their spectacular and make me feel heard I would 100% talk to them again!!! "If you are feeling like you need expert guidance, then I’d recommend talking with a therapist here (http://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/). Also, if I feel like you’d be better served by a therapist, then I might make a referral later on in our conversation."

There are online support groups that will help you with you codependency and depression. It is completely free of charge. You can also talk to friends, family and listeners on 7 cups. There are also great books that are available as ebook that will help you control you depression and codependency. There are also counselors at school who can help you free of cost. Try to spend time with people who are positive and motivating, they can help you get out of depression. There are also therapist who work on a sliding scale and you can pay how much ever you are able to.