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.
Hi Everyone,
My name's Nicholas, and I work at DailyStrength.
Holidays can be rough for some people, and I'd love to see your ideas about the best way to help people with depression feel better.
Why?
We think our members have important, real-world knowledge, and want to put together a brief article to publish online that is in part based on your anonymous ideas.
Thanks for your help!
My name's Nicholas, and I work at DailyStrength.
Holidays can be rough for some people, and I'd love to see your ideas about the best way to help people with depression feel better.
Why?
We think our members have important, real-world knowledge, and want to put together a brief article to publish online that is in part based on your anonymous ideas.
Thanks for your help!
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keep them company. i get lonely at holiday times. i dunno how u could put that in2 action - maybe drop in centres or somethin ? im not sure but loneliness is a HUGE thing. xx
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yeah toocool has a good idea drop in centres would be good around chrstmas around anytime really
jasonswifey
I think something important but sometimes overlooked is having someone there to listen who is non-judgmental and not negative. Also, sometimes just having someone there or someone who shows they care even if it's just an email.
deleted_user
Tell them to tell their "therapists" and doctors to fuck off. Tell them they don't need to change and it's ok if they feel blue around the hollidays. Tell them they can tell all the JUDGEMENTAL MORONS who push them to "do better" to go to hell. And don't put pressure on the them to do lots of stuff for Christmas unless its what they enjoy.
deleted_user
tequila, beer, and jack daniels are the cure for any bad feelings
deleted_user
i always work over xmas and new year, i have to, its part of my job but it gives me a feeling of peace and togetherness, u see im a care assistant for the elderly in residental care, those people need looking after no matter what the time of year, helping other people gives me a boost.
deleted_user
i like to volunteer at christmas time.it helps me and also others.....
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My kids are grown but will both be with me and their Dad for Xmas. We are keeping it very simple. No pre-Xmas hype. Money gifts, so no messy shopping.
winny
put them in a drug induced coma for a month?? lol just kidding!!
deleted_user
How about a great big party, ds can supply the booze n eats n we can enjoy.XXX
deleted_user
If you can ... iron out the problems with the chat feature, and allow for chat rooms.
deleted_user
don't have your pic up side down
deleted_user
get a moderator in here and sort out recurrent trolls. Please :)
deleted_user
by the way it was a joke what i said.
shootingstar
Maybe have someone on her to help monitor the trolls. I get lonely as well, so I come on to this site to help with that. However, when there is bashing and arguing ... then its not such a warm friendly place to come. So I suppose what I am trying to say is ... Maybe there could be someone on here to help keep it a safe, friendly environment.
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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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