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.
I often think about leaving DS and then I think of those I would miss and believe it or not, who would miss me. I have been getting more and more discouraged with the likes of the boards lately and how people are leaving and the simplest of debates or discussions become arguments. Once upon a time here there was fun threads that included everyone where after answering the serious threads and helping others you could escape to for some relief and maybe even a smile. I stay with hopes that these days come back to DS.
What makes you stay?
What makes you stay?
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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...
*gazes lovingly into mirror*
We would have to form a support group just for the grief. you are a handsome devil.lol.
I have a very limited income, and can't get out much, in school and work, and have a very busy teenage son
this place gives me relief sometimes, I dont' have a significant other to share and/or care, so this gives me an outlet
I can spend too much time here, sometimes just to avoid stuff I need to really be doing
but I also have made friends, and care about people, I'm a social kinda gal :)
thoughtful post
Hiareth..you hit the nail on the head.
I too dont get out much and in a sense this can become alot of our so called "social"life. It is an escape for many of us. I totally understand the different spectrums of these disorders and how it comes out at times. I just wish at times...people tried to just walk away before exploding or insulting. Its not a perfect world but cant we atleast try? Thanks hiareth for the reply and clearing some things up. You are a doll.
Once I got here, I made a few close friends and got to know some others. I hope to continue to get to know these people as I have grown to like them and hope someday we can be close friends as well.
There will be no one or any little feature that could scare me away from my main purpose for coming here, and away from the friends I have already made and those I dont know, but want to get to know.
If the boards do get to me, I just check PM's, Hugs, other forums, journals then leave. I just simply check out of something I dont like or want to be apart of. I know it makes me look like I dont like those that I am friends with as I am not coming to their defense, but it isnt that. I just recognize why people do things, and dont engage them. There really isnt a defense that needs to be taken in most cases. Most of these threads really have no base for the fight.
I think the boards are just that, the boards. As long as there are people that are hurt by an illness, there will always be defnsive people on the boards. There will always be people possibly misunderstanding just one little word or sentence and then it trickles down here from there. There will always be people that try to explain what they meant and there will always be people that dont want to accept it or understand it. That is what happens in their life and why they came here to get help. So I try to remember that and not engage anyone or continue on the madness by posting to those threads. The few times I did, it was ignored anyway.
I stay cus I know the features on the website and want to use them. I am not that opposed or scared to change, I welcome it. Anything to make the website eariser to use I am for. I dont see these new features as a threat to me or anyone. Some peope cant see it as anything else for their own reasons, and that is why they were here.
and becuas ther are alot of careing ppl to
I like the convenience of the View More Posts button. The capability has been present for at least as long as I've been coming to DS. The new feature just makes it quicker to get a glimpse of the nature of a certain individual's posts. I believe it will me it easier to decide if that is someone I want to enjoy adding to my "Friends" list, or is better left to their own purposes.
Re: Pixie's Thread
It seems like it's getting better or I'm just not reading the conflicting posts. I have heard from some old-timers that the conflict on the boards is a cyclical kind of thing, and that makes sense.
One of my friends told me I should join the bi-polar group because they weren't as frequently off-topic, but when they did get mad it was like a fireworks show and entertaining to read! Of course, it's probably only entertaining if you're under the line of fire.
I don't think about leaving DS, but I do sometimes avoid the Depression board. The Smoking Addiction board is what I came to DS for and they have been FANTASTIC.
I hope you can work out a way to feel better when you come here pixiedst. I have enjoyed and benefited from some of your posts.
-guypaul
mantra..I am glad you came back when you realized you werent feeling good.