Hi,

I am a counsellor but I feel you may be better served to log on to web site's such as www.depressionet.com.au or www.beyondblue.org.au if you are looking for information on depression, as this forum is I think not ideally suited to what your needs may be. Further if finances are a problem in seeking a counsellor maybe there is government funded counselling in your area that you could look into, that may have redeuced cost or be free? In my experience seeking some one you can see face to face is far more benificial in supporting a clients unique needs. On the STD issue, seek out information on how to protect your self on www.cdc.gov/nchstp/dstd/diease_info.htm or your local community health centre. Good luck in gettting the support you need, sounds really important to get assisstance now!

Brendan