Please know that I have no medical or psychiatric training, and nothing published on this site should be considered medical advice. It's all based only my own personal experience. If you're looking for more information about depression, anxiety, or other mental illness, below are links to some resources I have found helpful or that are well-respected in the medical community.

Some basic information:

https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression

https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml

For some in-the-moment help:

http://anniewrightpsychotherapy.com/2016/03/101-suggestions-for-taking-care-of-yourself-when-it-all-feels-like-too-much/

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/