<s>[INST] I feel misrable, tired, and sad all the time. I feel that my life s not worth living most of the time. I feel like I have to put off seeing my friends as I don t want to leave the house. I have often thought it be best if I was not in the world anymore. I feel like I have let my family down as well. I have been told I am depressed but will just counselling help me? [/INST] Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. You seem to be going through a depression and all your symptoms and such feelings are indicative of this. There are indeed effective treatment options available - both in the form of medication and counselling / psychotherapy, which will help you overcome your problem. If your depression is severe, then, in addition to counselling, you may need anti-depressant medication to hasten your recovery. Please consult a psychiatrist urgently for further evaluation and treatment. Also, please keep talking to someone close about your feelings, as it will help you to offload some burden and make you feel more supported.  Wish you all the best. -  </s>