Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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fluterify 01/30/2010

I wondered if it is possible to be in need yourself and still help others and if so should you?

deleted_user 01/30/2010

I think giving support to others also helps us feel better..

they say "better to give than to receive"..

deleted_user 01/30/2010

you absolutely should....you never know when what you say will help someone

fluterify 01/30/2010

Ok, all true but is there a point when you need to think of your own health and stop or should you push though it and help no mattter how desperate you are?

deleted_user 01/30/2010

I think it is important to have boundaries.

That being said, I think talking to people, no matter what about is useful.

It honestly makes me feel a lot better if I feel I have helped someone, no matter how I feel inside about myself I can be happy for them.

But again it is important to have boundaries, not to make yourself vulnerable to harm and to know when you are being helpful and when it just becoming self destructive.

You know best what you can and can't do.

cynicalcat 01/30/2010

I completely agree w/ Bograd. I have a friend going through some real tough times right now. And maybe my own advice is somewhat tainted given I'm not the most stable person myself. But if I can help someone feel better, then it's all good.

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