answer:Try using a blog, you can make them private entries if you feel it is too personal, sometimes I find it fun to look back on what I might be thinking at certain times in my life. also if you have a close friend to confide in with your problems, you might be able to find out whey you feel so depressed and what you can do to help it out. I think paying to see a specialist would be almost a waste when you could be more comfortable talking to a close friend you can confide in. I also would probably just spend more time with friends too, try not to be alone, not necessarily spill everything to them about why you are depressed, just try and get out and socialize a bit, go see a movie, get something to eat, get a drink and hang out at a bar always does it for me too. Sometimes I just need a drink and to shoot the shit with friends