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It can be hard to take care of your basic needs when you feel down or hopeless, let alone interact with other people, get or hold a job, or manage your money. Job loss, unemployment, and debt can compound depression or trigger an episode in those prone to it. Although it may seem like you don’t have many options, there are many stress-reducing tips and low-cost programs that can help you get your finances in order or get you back on your feet. [Read More](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/tips-for-handling-financial-issues-and-taxes-while-depressed) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/tips-for-handling-financial-issues-and-taxes-while-depressed#comments-listing) Topics: [Stress](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/stress), [Finances](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/finances) ## [Taxes Getting You Down? Dealing with Finances and Depression](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/taxes-getting-you-down-dealing-with-finances-and-depression) Posted by [Arlene Barreiro-Harding](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/author/arlene-barreiro-harding) on Apr 19, 2016 2:38:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/hubfs/woman_sad_about_finances.jpg)](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/taxes-getting-you-down-dealing-with-finances-and-depression) Twelve-year-old Portia Baptista had just come home from school when she heard soft sobs coming from her parents’ bedroom. Her heart sank. Her mom was in bed, crying yet again. Portia poked her head in the door. “What’s wrong, Ma?” she asked. “Nothing,” her mom replied, pulling the covers up, embarrassed that Portia was seeing her distraught. “No, please tell me,” Portia said. She knew it was not all that healthy to serve as her mom’s confidante. She also knew her mom didn’t have anyone else to talk to, so she insisted. Her mom paused. “Well, I just feel so bad. If it wasn’t for your father’s income, I’d be homeless on the street. I can’t take care of myself.” “No you wouldn’t end up on the street, Ma” she said quietly, trying to sound sure of her statement. “We’d find a way.” [Read More](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/taxes-getting-you-down-dealing-with-finances-and-depression) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/taxes-getting-you-down-dealing-with-finances-and-depression#comments-listing) Topics: [Depression](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression), [Stress](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/stress), [Finances](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/finances) [All posts](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/all) ### Have You Been Tested for Depression? 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