Depression is a common mental health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. When you're depressed you feel sad on most days and you may find it difficult to keep up with life's demands.

If you're in Trinidad and Tobago and experiencing these symptoms, there are 5 helplines ready to help:

You feel down in the dumps
Sometimes, you feel empty inside
You cannot concentrate and have difficulties memorizing things
Things that used to bring you joy mean nothing to you now
You feel sad and about to cry all the time
You have lost energy and feel tired all the time
You don’t care for your hobbies or work
You could be sleeping excessively

Experiencing the symptoms of depression can be the greatest challenge of your life. Nonetheless, many people in your position have successfully got through it and built a better life. Depression may feel lonely, but you are far from alone in experiencing what you are feeling.

Talking about how you feel when you're depressed is hard. You may not want to burden other people with your problems. But it's important to recognize that this is your depression talking. There are helpline counselors and volunteers in Trinidad and Tobago that want to listen and offer you the loving support you need.

If you are ready to talk to someone about your experiences of depression, you can contact a hotline in Trinidad and Tobago for free and confidential support.