I have severe depression andmaking friends has not helped. What else can I Do?

I have severe depression, often daily thoughts of suicide but no intent to act upon them. I've made friends and I have a lto of fun joking around withthem and hugging them sometimes, but that does not seem to help my depression at all. I don't kinow what to do now . .. Medicine is kind of risky as I have a VP shunt. I don't want thismedicine to be the cause oon my suicide. Any help anyone cangive/ input would be much appreciated.

Mercy2016-04-16T20:05:50Z

Medication for depression helps a LOT.

Naguru2016-04-16T18:16:23Z

Take some drastic steps in right direction immediately without fail. Consult a psychiatrist forthwith.

DeAnne2016-04-16T17:37:52Z

Tell a dr. and ask for Zoloft. It's great!!