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I will offer just some general advice since I do not know the details. It may help to talk to someone- do you have a friend that you could share this with? It is nice sometimes to get things off your chest and be able to share with someone. Take care of yourself- exercise especially has proven important in treatment for depression. Try to find some activity to relax the mind before bedtime like listening to gurbani, reading, etc. Understand the limits of what you can and cannot do. Sometimes we have the ability to help others work things out, we can play a role in resolving conflicts, etc. It is important to understand that we cannot control other people. I would suggest a visit to the doctor as they can suggest local resources like counselling, etc. and may look into some bloodwork as things like thyroid problems can also present as depression. Ultimately, I think internal peace in life comes from following the teachings of Gurbani. That means understanding and living by what the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji teaches us. Read a few pages, or even 1 page a day or even just take a Hukamnama each day and then you will learn a lot and the mind is soothed by listening to Gurbani. Gurbani tells us over and over that Naam is the cure to all our dukh in life. Do simran. The hardships will pass as the mind gets more connected.

I will offer just some general advice since I do not know the details. It may help to talk to someone- do you have a friend that you could share this with? It is nice sometimes to get things off your chest and be able to share with someone. Take care of yourself- exercise especially has proven important in treatment for depression. Try to find some activity to relax the mind before bedtime like listening to gurbani, reading, etc. Understand the limits of what you can and cannot do. Sometimes we have the ability to help others work things out, we can play a role in resolving conflicts, etc. It is important to understand that we cannot control other people. I would suggest a visit to the doctor as they can suggest local resources like counselling, etc. and may look into some bloodwork as things like thyroid problems can also present as depression. Ultimately, I think internal peace in life comes from following the teachings of Gurbani. That means understanding and living by what the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji teaches us. Read a few pages, or even 1 page a day or even just take a Hukamnama each day and then you will learn a lot and the mind is soothed by listening to Gurbani. Gurbani tells us over and over that Naam is the cure to all our dukh in life. Do simran. The hardships will pass as the mind gets more connected. Anxiety and depression comes from our thoughts. Gurbani teaches us how to stop those to be at peace and meet Waheguru.