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(also known as Talking it out, Venting, Discussion, Communication)
To communicate to someone else by means of voice.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Breakups & Divorce | 4736 |
80% |
| Bereavement | 3126 |
91% |
| Physical & Emotional Abuse | 2643 |
86% |
| Sexual Abuse | 2351 |
91% |
| Self-Injury | 2379 |
83% |
Overall, 85% (28683
Members)
find Talking helpful


Talking Reviews
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always use this..... always helps!
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Ive told friends about doing this. I also talk to my dad sometimes when I have urges. It helps to get out of my head for a few minutes.
Working / Worked
this also helps but like with friends it only works when they are there. if they aren't there it is worse.
Working / Worked
THIS REALLY HELPED ME IN THE VERY FIRST DAYS.I TRIED TO DO THE ENCOURAGING BEFORE PPLE EVEN SPOKE.THERE'S A VERY HUGE GULF IN MY LIFE,AND I GET IRRITATED AT SO MANY THINGS AROUND
Working / Worked
a little
Working / Worked
I have one friend that I could simply not live without. She helps talk me back to sane when I feel insane.
Working / Worked
Outpatient therapy and writing to a friend have been *very* helpful to me.
Working / Worked
My friends and Family have been incredibly supportive.
Working / Worked
Even if it doesn't benefit the other person, it helps to get your ideas on the table.
Working / Worked
I just started telling friends and family about what my husband does. I can't stay silent anymore.
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Discussions
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Honestly talking to people that don't understand never helped me. Therapy has been helpful. But I just joined here yesterday and I have been able to... [More] -
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I don't find talking about my depression helps when I speak about it with my husband. In fact if anything it can make him feel depressed, frustrated a... [More] -
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The learning curve is rather steep for a new partner in your life...to grasp even the concept of that which you suffer. If they can ever learn the co... [More] -
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In my opinion no one can know what it's like to suffer from depression until they have suffered from it. Your boyfriend seems to be under the illusio... [More] -
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I've just read the post on how you percieve your depression which was helpful as i often question if my depression is chemical or genetic (my mother a... [More]





