Me and my genetic depression. :/

[Mujitsu]

So, not too long ago my grandmother told me her side of the family has a minor genetic depression.
I had known I had had it, or more guessed, really, since I had shown some symptoms.
But... I don't want to tell my dad, since he has it. But he won't admit it. I know I should, but I won't. Maybe later. Probably later.
Right now I just need to take care of myself. If that's selfish, I'm sorry... But are there any ways to cope without serious meds or therapists?

[Syvelocin]

Without meds and therapy? Really, you have to discover what works for you through trial and error. See what doing different activities when you're having a hard time does to your mood. Music, reading, exercise, etc. Exercise is a good one, actually. Regardless of its physical benefits, it's very good for the mind.

I've got a major line of mental illness in my family, strange enough my stepdad's side has it as well, so I worry for my siblings because they'll have an even higher chance than I did. But I got my mum's bipolar disorder. While she has hers under control with meds and hasn't had many issues for a while, I struggle mainly because I refuse medication. But I love my sessions with my psychologist, I find them really helpful.