Survived Trauma but Still Struggling - What to Do
If you've endured hardship and still feel overwhelmed, you're not alone. This page can help you find the right support in Pakistan.
I've survived prison, homelessness, abuse from an ex-partner, and a psychiatric stay. I finally got my own place last year, but instead of feeling better I've become deeply depressed and keep having thoughts of not wanting to live anymore — how do I get through this and where can I find real support?
Aap have been through so much, and it makes sense that you feel like this. You're not alone, and there are things that can help. First, let's focus on keeping aap safe. If you're having thoughts of not wanting to live, please tell someone you trust right away, or go to the nearest hospital. Your life matters, and you deserve support.
Find the right support
Talk to someone who understands. Many people go through what you're feeling, and there are professionals who can help. You can find a mental health professional through our [Find a Professional](depression.pk/find-help) page. If cost is a worry, look for community health centers or organizations that offer sliding-scale fees.
Build a support network
Aap don't have to go through this alone. Reach out to trusted friends, family, or support groups. Sometimes, just talking about what you're going through can make a big difference. You can also join our [HEALING community](depression.pk/community) to connect with others who understand.
Take care of yourself
Make sure aap are getting enough sleep, eating well, and doing things that bring you some comfort, even if it's just a little. Small steps can add up. You can also try our [Free self-test](depression.pk/test) to get a better sense of what you're feeling and how to address it.
Names and cities shown here are examples. Every question is published anonymously — we never ask for, store or show the name, city or contact details of the person who wrote it.
You don't have to work this out from an article. We're free, private, and here right now — in English, Urdu or Roman Urdu. No signup, no waiting, no judgement.
More on Crisis support
Other questions people asked about the same thing, answered the same way.
Book with our professionals
Private one-to-one sessions with qualified psychologists and psychiatrists. We charge you nothing — the fee is the professional's own.
Noman Ramzan
Clinical Psychologist · Multan Chungi Lahore · online
Rs 2,500 / 60 min
Dr yasir Bashir leghari
Psychiatrist · Bahawalpur · online
£28 / 60 min
Dr Kamran Asghar Shaikh
Psychiatrist · Letterkenny · online
EUR 25 / 30 min

