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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MaRhianna
MaRhianna
I have found DS to be very helpful and supportive. Some days I feel really low but after talking to you and seeing what others are going through,I feel somewhat uplifted. Thanks for the support and hugs.......but do any of you find the site addictive? Sometimes I'll stay up half the night rather than go to bed.
~~ Love and light to everyone~~
deleted_user
deleted_user
for sure... i've got that problem
deleted_user
deleted_user
It does have it's tendancies to draw me in. I've always been someone who has wanted to help others and when I talk to someone who is having a bad day and I make them smile it does help. It hurts to see others hurting and while I know I may not be able to "save" someone it's a nice thought to hold that maybe, just maybe I helped someone.

In return I have found a lot of helpful and loving people on the site-it's nice to have comon ground with others, not just in depression but in finding things we have in "real life" other than depresion.

It also helps that many of us are able to literally unload our mental state and so many others will not only understand that but since they have been there they are often able to step in and help.
deleted_user
deleted_user
In a way. I'm very isolated and here I'm surrounded by people I like. Instead of aimlessly watching TV I'm here talking, sometimes even helping people. Happiness is addictive.
deleted_user
deleted_user
sure do...interesting reading..and the thought processes that people have, help so many here
deleted_user
deleted_user
sometimes it is for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I go thru spurts where I read and reread then make myself get ofline. Thenfind myself wondering what I am missing and coming back! I knew I had a problem though when I had two seperate windows open. The Pub discussion in one window and then the new discussions list in another!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yup, addicted. But in a very nice way....
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yup!
MaRhianna
MaRhianna
Thank you all for answering,nice to know I'm not the only one who finds it hard to switch off
deleted_user
deleted_user
I got on saturday morning just to check messages, and spent the whole day in my flannel nightgown on this site...it happens
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well yeah. I come on at work... not the best but its then I feel I need it most. I feel compelled to help others I dont want to leave
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