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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Talking is a great remedy for depression, you can ask at your GPs surgery for contact details for someone to talk to. They shouldn't patronise you, they've gone through special training to make sure they're helping, not hindering you. There are also things like The Samaritans and online support groups which are anonymous which might suit you more. Also, St John's Wort is a good natural remedy for depression. Have a look online for more info.
Depression can be caused by anything or nothing. For short term relief I'd suggest getting out the house when you feel that shadow coming over you. Get some fresh air and you might be able to divert it for a while. Long term I can't recommend seeing a doctor enough, they aren't going to force you on drugs or to see a therapist, but they will listen and suggest alternatives.
Good luck!
Depression is quite common amongst young men and quite probably to do with a changing life, more adult responsibilies etc. and thinking about stuff! Deciding what to do with your life should fill you with excitement not dread. Don't think about your life when depressed.
Try to keep and be more positive, don't do things you are not happy about but never ever make a decision about anything when you are depressed because things will change and this just makes you more confused. This at times is not easy I know but think of depression as a period of intense calm or hibernation that will always lift. Taking St. Johns Wort works for me to speed things up.
Enjoy your life while you can for it soon goes, don't take things too seriously, there are things you have to do and others you don't, separate them and concentrate on what you need to do to make yourself comfy, wealthy, healthy and wise. There is always someone worse off.