Two things that always help brighten my mood when I'm low are exercise, which is cheap. Walking doesn't cost a thing and it really does make a difference. The second is getting out and volunteering. That inevitably helps me with perspective and shows me that I don't have it so bad. Also try journaling, chatting, and/or blogging to take care of the urge to talk about politics and religion.

Times are hard right now for an awful lot of people. Sounds like you have a home/family and a fiancée and are making forward progress in college. That's pretty darn good, considering the alternatives!
birdgirl73 Reviewed by birdgirl73 on . depression Sometimes it just hits you in the face... I've been unemployed since January (due to something out of my control) and was DENIED unemployment benefits. Money has been tight, but my fianceé has been helping out. I've been staying with my folks and going to college and have passed 64 credit hours. No money for lights, ventilation, or even new air pumps. My plants are with my fianceé who likes to garden, but has no indoor green thumb at all. The plants are stressed and she lives about 50 Rating: 5