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.

24,601 Members

160,807 Posts

0 Online

Lantawood 03/22/2017

I sure wish this site had an app, chat room or IM feature. It's not so easy trying to keep in touch with anyone. When you come online, you see '12 online' but there's no way to reach those twelve. What is your preferred way to stay in touch?

wild_and_free 03/22/2017

You can message me if you want!

Ghostdancer 03/22/2017

Same here, I listen pretty good. Like a wall you can bounce things off me.

djchurn 03/22/2017

Communication regarding mental issues does not lend itself to sound byte conversations or texting. I have searched for sites that allow for live chat. The few I have found are populated by juveniles with nothing to offer beyond what can be communicated within a 140 character limit. It is difficult to find the right frame of mind to communicate effectively here as feedback in not immediate. Could be that I am too out of date with new trends but I find that the subtlety in providing clear indication of my problems lets me think about alternatives I have beyond the Internet or picking up the phone. Hopefully this behavior will lead me toward contentment.

Lantawood 03/23/2017

Thanks, Ghostdancer!

Great point, djchurn. I guess live chat could lend itself to non supportive conversation.

Inspire 04/11/2018

rcurtis1010 04/11/2018

anyone here I would like to be messaged to. That's the only thing I find hard about this page

Lantawood 04/18/2018

Thank you @SimpsonsOK & @rcurtis1010 for bringing this post back to life!

Join the Conversation