Seek help

I do not know of any sites that are geared towards helping people with depression but, and this is probably going to sound juvenile and stupid, have you looked into Tumblr? I don't have one myself but I guess it's sorta like keeping a journal only now you have the means to meet people who have similar thoughts/feelings. Idk but if you're going to start with a journal again, I think having a public (but obviously anonymous) one helps you more than a traditional journal - same level of catharsis, greater chance of feedback to help prevent the feeling that everything is getting bottled up.

On a different note, I have had depression for quite a while and I found the only thing that really helps is finding sufficient distractions. Talking about what is making you depressed and receiving support are better than nothing, but keeping busy with positive activities (studying/reading, school, job, volunteering, taekwondo classes...etc.) is the key. This probably isn't very helpful though, because that's the thing with depression - how can you be the source of your own happiness if you're fundamentally unhappy? It's like having a machine that is missing a piece and thus not functioning properly. The solution? Fix it by getting the piece. The problem - the piece can only be manufactured by the machine itself.

Uhhhh... well anyway sorry for writing you a novel! I hope I didn't offend you or overstep any boundaries! Feel free to message me anytime if you feel like emoting or need support. Hope this helps!

Do you exercise? It is proven that exercising in your heart rate target zone for an hour a day significantly reduces depression symptoms over medication.

My daughter loves fears vs dreams: http://fearsvsdreams.com

From their "about" section"
You’re invited to answer two questions, to add your words to the mix and to feel less alone in reading the words of others.
Our aim is more than a moment at a tent.
We hope to remind you that you’re living a story.
The story is yours and it’s entirely unique.
Please don’t give up and please don’t go alone.
You matter very much.

Also look into To Write Love on Her Arms http://twloha.com/ - they have a lot of resources

MISSION STATEMENT:
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Try brainsync.com she has some awesome depression tools you could probably find a torrent to reduce costs.

Saved my life, that and drinking enough water. What you perceive as depression may just be your body telling you its time to drink water and you're misinterpreting that melancholy feeling.

Good luck I feel your pain!

Do you exercise? It is proven that exercising in your heart rate target zone for an hour a day significantly reduces depression symptoms over medication.

This^^^ Exercise, mainly walking and jogging always lifts my mood. I have a few reasons why I think so.

Exercise increases endorphins, which in turn improve your mood and decrease pain.
Getting in a good workout makes me feel proud of myself and I have the added benefit of better health and weight loss/maintenance.
Getting outside distracts you from your everyday stress and gives you time to think about the problems you are dealing with. I walked/ran over 1,000 miles last year and I'm a different person because of how much I had to 'think' while I was out there. For one, I was able to end relationships with family who were toxic. Win win and no regrets there. I also learned that while there are some things I can change, there are some that I have absolutely NO control over. Sometimes it's best to just try and let go of those or put your head somewhere else. For me it was to focus on MY health and not other people's drama.

Also, you say that you used to have a journal. Have you ever thought about writing down the things that are bothering you? Make a list of EVERYTHING that's getting you down. Then, make lists of the things you can't change, the things you can change, and what you can do to make that happen. Look back on it often if you need to as a reminder. For me that helps put things into perspective. For example... my mom has alzheimers and I HATE it, hate how she treats me and have learned that I cannot change her. But, I am walking 1,000 miles for Alzheimers awareness, research and to raise money for St. Judes. My husband has a terminal disease and I can't change that, but I can spend more time with him and make special memories. I have high blood pressure, asthma, chronic migraines, kidney stones, a kidney tumor, fibromyalgia, a cyst on my brain, a shoulder injury, knee problems, plantar fasciitis, a still healing broken foot and toe.. soooo I could whine and say I can't exercise or I can get off my butt and find something that works and doesn't irritate my physical problems. While I do have bad days, I still exercise and I've lost 40lbs, drop a medication or 2 and I feel better.

Sorry that was so long, I'm just trying to let you see how you can cope with problems, without meds and without the help of other people. My little solution helped me 100% and then some.

See what you can do to help yourself. IF you can identify some of things that depress you, you can get through this! <hugs>