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My girlfriend and I both believe she has the symptoms of depression. Her sleeping schedule can never remain stable and she typically sleeps an average of 14 hours a day, more or less. She's home a lot since she's currently unemployed and has had no luck with jobs she's applied for. She doesn't really have any friends locally since she moved here a year ago. She basically just has me and my family. I've been trying my best to help her, but being the only one working, my time during the day is limited too.
What makes matters worse is, i'm making barely enough to make ends meet and neither of us have health insurance. I've looked up local clinics and plan on calling in the next couple of days to see if we can get any free services.
I guess what i'm posting to ask about is advice from other people who have gone through or have been very close to someone who is depressed. Should we turn immediately to prescription drugs? Personally, I've always been one who turns to medication as a last resort. I can't speak for her though, but if I can offer any input or ideas, i'd like to. I've considered things such as maybe taking short walks together in the morning before I go to work and in the afternoon when I get home, trying to help her out more in seeking work, and basically anything to keep her brain busy and prevent her from just mulling around all day. Like I said, these are all things i've considered and nothing i've executed yet since i'd like input.
Anything you can offer would be helpful. I'm just seeking out first hand knowledge or someone knowledgeable on the matter. Thanks in advance!
Like Holly had said below a healthy diet will help balance her depression. Also, You could try to get her into counseling there should be clinics in your area. I'm not sure what state you are in but some good places that could help are South Shore and Bradley. If she doesn't have insurance then I suggest trying to apply for it in the meantime you could try to find a clinic that has a payment plan. Sleeping 14 hours a day is not only very unhealthy but it will only make her depression a lot worse, Try to get her out of the house. Even volunteering will help a little, Babysitting etc. I can't tell you to turn to prescription drugs but I can say I think she needs to talk to someone and I don't think medication would be such a bad idea.
EDIT: If she recently has been unemployed she can also try to file for unemployment
(Rating: 5) Thanks! Yeah, we both looked into unemployment (I got her a position at my last job and we both got laid off :() but sadly, since we were independently contracted, we didn't qualify. Thanks again for your help and effort.