Been a while since I've posted here, but I've just been so down lately

[LiberalEsto]

4. I wish they wouldn't tell you to "snap out of it"

because depressed people can't just do that. We don't choose to be depressed, just like people don't choose to get a broken leg or a case of bronchitis.

Until you can get to the doctor, can you get some more sunlight, go outside at break time, turn on an extra light or two at home? The lack of sunlight at this time of year definitely affects moods, hitting some people harder than others.

And if you work retail, you probably work under fluorescent lights, which aren't that great. I always used to get headaches and feel lousy when I worked at places lit by fluorescents.
Maybe you can get a natural daylight light bulb and put in a lamp next to where you spent most of your time at home.

You've got us, and we DO care. Keep us posted on how you are doing.