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.
......who sometimes is too scared to read the posts incase I get so worried about my friends and so sad by all the sadness....that I just cant?
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hey im with you on that one, this is a really depressing sight i sometimes wonder if its really helping me or holding me back with all the horrible stuff i hear on it
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No honey and that's a very amiable quality to have but sometimes the best thing you can do is simply acknowledge that you're listening to them, even if you can't always find the words to help. So no, you're not the only one :)
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sweetie,that's lovely x
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at first I thought it was depressing,now I buzz off helping others,great distraction xxx
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I always try to read my friends' journals as ssoon as I can, but sometimes I just haven't got the willpower to read the posts on the boardsto read about people in pain and can't think of what to say to help them kind of saps my strength. :(
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
