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

Short answer is 7cups. A great site with patient active listeners where you can come anytime and talk about the problem you are facing. There are great resources on the site for your help. Apart from that you can talk to your friends who are caring and understand you very well. If there is no one, back to 7cups. We are eagerly waiting to listen to you.

Do some research on the internet, get books from the library, discuss issues with a trusted friend or family member.

I think talking to friends or family could be helpful. Maybe try some guides on 7 cups or speak to a listener here.

You can always share your feelings/thoughts with someone who you truly care about and love. That includes family, friends and loved ones but you can also use this website to talk to a listener if you feel that could help! Meditation and/or yoga are also a widely praised for having a very positive effect on your physical and mental health. There are many apps, books and videos that can teach you. Keeping a gratitude journal has also been said to have helped many people cope with depression and anxiety as well as practicing small acts of self-love by doing things that help your body and soul (e.g. reading positive books, taking hot baths, taking walks, talking to a friend, starting a blog, writing your thoughts, drawing, cooking, cleaning, listening to uplifting music or positive talks on youtube, sleeping, keeping a mood journal or a diary, and spending time on caring for yourself). It's important to remember that with or without therapy or even loved ones, your life will get better and all you have to do is just take days one by one and stick around for the amazing moments that are sure to come your way. And even if you feel alone, you are not. Everything in life is temporary, even hardships. You can win this battle because it's not the end! xx :)

Talk to people here on 7cups. That's what we're here for :).

You could check out local support groups in your area that deal with life issues like " Celebrate Recovery "

A book called Boundaries really helped me understand how I was contributing to my own misery by not erecting and enforcing boundaries.

First off, it seems like you're in the right place if you've found 7 Cups! We're a community of people who want to listen to and support each other, so you could try a one-on-one chat or group chat. There are also therapists available if you feel like you need professional help.

find someone who can just listen to your issues so you can get to the root of the problem. Identify the feeling first and then look for that feeling in past events. Usually the first time this issue arised is the time that marked your following similar experiences so you need to find it. The journey is a bit hurtfull but a lot of thing reveal you true strengths and weaknesses.

You could seek online related material to help you for example psych forums or psych central and similar try out some tests and quizzes to understand your current emotional or mental state better, or alternatively seek sites where online counselling is available for free. 7 cups of tea is a great site to offer users such an opportunity :)