How to deal with this? Depression.?

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I was told my depression is quite high by my doctor. I told my family I have depression, it honestly took a lot of courage but they called me crazy and it's the devils doing. (They are religious. My mom is the one who called me crazy, which really hurt) I honestly dont feel motivated to do anything, and I dont feel much appetite, even if I dont eat but they just insult me on my eating habits. When I wanted a job, they declined it but now they want me to have a job and are comparing me to a cousin who's the same age as me and has a job. It really hurts. Right now, my mom was bringing me down with words, I started crying and had difficulty breathing, she didnt comfort me but instead said "how about I hit you so you start crying for real"
I cant take this anymore. I keep thinking on overdosing myself and I'm afraid I might actually do it. I want to get out of this house but I dont know how to do anything since they didnt let me do anything when I felt motivated for it. What can I do??

RWPossum · Answer

We've seen many questions here from young people whose parents are not helpful. I'll show you an answer that somebody rated Best, 5 Stars and a video that tells you about a number of helpful things, including how to cope in a moment of crisis -

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? · Answer

These articles can help. You'll be ok.
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/teenagers/ask/deal-with-depression-how/

https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/teenagers/ask/talk-to-parents-about-rules/

? · Answer

So your parents are Libs then? Every-boooody goes thru this sht to some extent or another. Nothing stays the same except everything changes so what you gonna do, dose up, die of suffocation because of the drugs while you lay there paralyzed and can't scream or maybe see what's around the corner to give you a true warm fuzzy?
Alot of people can't afford a doctor. How they doin?

? · Answer

Things are going to get better even if they seem hopeless. For example, Mandela spent 27 years in prison. He stayed strong and was released and became president of his country and did a lot of good and had a great and happy life because he stayed alive. I know of someone who was severely depressed for many years and was able to recover and live a happy life. There was a time I felt hopeless and miserable but now I am very happy I decided to stay alive.

Patricia · Answer

You can start caring about yourself, and stop caring about what other, ignorant people say and do.

There is  world of self help for depression online. And the advice WORKS when we WORK IT.

Everything positive gained in life is obtained by working for it.

Eric · Answer

Haha your mom sounds cool.

Pearl · Answer

maybe you should get some counseling

? · Answer

Sorry to hear of your problems. Your family sound like really negative and inconsiderate people. If you’re young, mood swings and depression can happen more commonly. You may feel more sensitive to people’s remarks due to your depression.
Take one step at a time. The first step would be to see a counselor. If you can’t afford one call a helpline. Sounds like you need to break free from your family but you’ll need to get a small job first.

With the Covid pandemic it might be difficult to get a job or make much progress but keep patience and courage, things will get better once you’re financially independent.

Good luck and God bless.

How to deal with this? Depression.?

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