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

I don't know where you live but many areas have voluntary run organizations such as pieta house. You don't need to pay. Look on the internet for free therapy in your area. If you ever want to talk to a therapist or a listener online, we are here and we do care about you.

Talk to friends or family and try to apeak to them. Tell them that you want them to just hear you out. Not to give you lectures on how you should feel bc it can make you feel worse. You can also talk to people, listeners here on 7cups! Many people are great to talk to and if one doesnt satisfy you or help you. You calways have the chance to find new listeners.

There are many resources out there. If you are can't afford traditional therapy, look into peer support groups run by organizations such as NAMI and the DBSA. Both offer support groups for those struggling with depression and other disorders. They may also have leads for low cost therapy services or other routes you can take.

Based on my experience, you can talk to those close to you, as well as get some hobbies. Working out really helps.

You're more than welcome to always speak to anyone here, about your depression and codependency. We have therapist on the site.

I feel your pain. I'm so sorry your struggling. I want to help you and provide support. This can be helpful. Also, we have great resources here, I can send you links for a guide on both codependency and depression and we can discuss it. I can bring in more listeners to our conversation to provide extra support for you. I want to be here for you and listen. I don't know exactly how you're feeling, but I know that it hurts. On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad would you say your struggling with depression?

talk to someone, maybe friends, family, partner and of course listeners on 7cups .. :)

Go online there are many free sites and many people who would love to help people with mental illness and to support you through it all

You did the first step, realizing what you have, the next step is to seek for the root of this codependency, and then try to be independant in that area, wether is emotional, financial etc. Sometimes feeling economically independant will give you the confidence to feel free.

If I am struggling with codependency and depression and cannot afford therapy, I can get 3 free therapy sessions with the therapist on the cups