I think the "IN CRISIS" area would be great! I think people would go there specifically to give help. That would keep those posts from getting lost. What about an O/T or chitchat type area?

Dont wory about the 'not so many to help' Doug, I think its a great idea.
there are plenty of people here who only help othere, and ask nothing back.
By the way,


Its Aberdeen 1, B.Munich 1 at half time. lol

hmm the god and depression threads! they could use their own cos it divides the board.

You know I will help Doug. We need that category. Many of us will help. Many are in crisis.
Personally, I hate the isolation of the new existing groups, I want to be able to have fun and watch for help topics.
I don't want to be in one place and then keep hopping in and out to see what is happening or what is urgent.
Thanks for what you are trying to acheive.
Can we have a 'naughty room'?
Carol {{hugs}}

hmm...i get what u mean about the crisis section being overwhelmed...im not sure about separating treatments as sometimes depression is treated with more than just anti depressants, things like benzodiazapines and major tranquillisers, in my experience anyway. i think we need a bit more info on suicide and how to cope in a crisis as a lot of people struggle with this and the fallout can be hard for other members to cope with...other than that...keep up the fantastic work! (and i really want a ds shirt!!!)

I don't think the seperations do anything but isolate issues from the main depression board...that's why peeps post fun stuff in the general category...and ask for advice and all that ....thanks.

DOUG when I said a 'naughty room' I meant like a 'naughty step' it may not have translated well from English to that foreign languge you call American LOL {{jugs}}

Dearest, we all know wat you really meant ;)xx

Depression is broken down into two basic categories:

A depressed mood, which most people experience at some time in their lives, and major depression, which is a completely different monster, and often misunderstood by friends and family who don't understand or know about the difference.

That makes it very frustrating for those who happen to have major depression, because the usual antidotes for a depressed mood, don't work.

Maybe an area of discussion and resources to help know about and find out the difference.

"Crisis area" -- I thinnk you are right....most people would try to go there, but I, for one, would not want to spend my time there entirely, and if I went there to see what was going on, I would almost certainly get carried away. I also think it could turn into a monster if many people found out about it, because ironically, these boards seem to be a "safe" alternative to asking for help from the usual sources. The problem is, though, that most people on here are not equipped to be able to effectively help someone in an emotional crisis.

I think one of the greatest ongoing problems is, that of offensive language and that of people attacking one another.

I don't know what to do about that, either, because I enjoy the freedom of expression here, and also see the need for some people who are repulsed by graphic words and/or photos, to not be exposed to it when they are here for support.

Also, keeping a balance of tolerance for those who need to vent, for recognizing that those in the depression group (as well as the bipolar group) are not likely to be in the greatest of moods sometimes.
And giving the space for those to vent and squabble who need to, as well as keeping the due respect for others intact.

i just wanna be able to lock my pics on here!!!! not relevant i know but its important!!!!!!!!!
i hate having them up when anyone can see them--- plz enable us to lock them like we can with journals

I don't (nor did I ever) think categorieswas the best idea; especially when people'sposts get moved there cause most people just stay on the main board and the posts in categories get fewer replies.Plus what dearest said about having to move around places.

well, yes the CRSIS one isgood. Also just a chatboard with no topic just getting to know everyone and chit chatting. Rules obviously would have to be there.
And the neon green banner thing that could be a different color as we spoke this morning.
I think it;s great you ask of our opinion. Your the best!.

What about instead of creating separate categories, somehow having an icon to choose from when a thread is created that signifies crisis, fun, religious... ? That way we could just scan down one area instead of clicking in and out of separates?

Duh...an icon that would appear with thread title.

I thnk an in crisis area would be great. I sometimes feel my best when I can help others. I would say go for it. Thanks Doug.