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.

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I just joined this site and already I want to delete my account, man there really are some messed up people on this thing! Geesh!! I have visited a few of the communities on this site and this one is by far the worst. Why is that? All I have seen on here the 20 minutes I joined is just craziness. Why is that? Just curious, is this a caring forum? If not I will see myself out.
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Many of us are caring people. Sadly though there are people here who have been continually banned but alas they make a new name for themselves and come back.
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Kay believe it or not this is a very caring forum. This is a night like no other. There are alot of people here who give much needed advice and support. It has been positive for me to be here.
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I believe it is mostly a caring forum, but depression has some very ugly symptoms, they are no joy for the person acting on them either....

I joined in July I think, and this is kind of cyclic, and also some things are hashed out this way

You will find comfort and nice people, and just like the real world,,,,some nastiness unfortunately, but more often you will find support, I always have
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We all have to do things to preserve or protect our mental health and over all well-being. Avoiding this site and group may end up being essential to that goal.
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Kay,, This is not typical. There are many really great people here. Hopefully, this will settle down.
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well I sure do hope to see the caring begin, because this is one messy looking forum...Not good for those just coming in the door thats for sure.
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Sweetie, we have our squabbles but the truth is there are really a lot of good people here. You will notic ewho they are as they are the ones who respond to the requests for help, welcome the newcomers and stay out of the disasters as best they can!

Jules is actually a perfect example!

Welcome to the boards and as is my new mantra today......Take what you need and ignore the rest!
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I like your advice osteroen, it feels like Ive walked onto the battlefield with no gun.
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kaykay,
welcome, it's been a strange nite, ppl we love have left and that caused some strong emotional reactions... really there are good, caring ppl here & we need more like them...
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May I suggest making some friends and getting support from them? The message boards aren't the only form of support on DS. You are able to chat back and forth with friends through hugs, or email. I am deleting this community because it is childish lately.
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osteoron, y would you discourage someone from getting support? you should know by now that goos can come from this site. y b negative? im not clear on your motives? if you are unhappy, can you not just leave? funny the oher posts were positive and you were the sole negative nick when i read the thread.
redsilverfox
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YA VERY GOOD SITE, AND SOMETIMES SAD BUT JUST DEPRESSION TALKING!!!!! SOMETIMES SILLINESS HELPS!!!! BESIDES STRESSED SPELLED BACKWARDS IS DESSERTS!!!!!!!!! MMMMMMMM!!!!!!
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ijust joined tonight and haven't seen anything to run me off. If youall think any of this is really bad or negative my suspicions are correct I am spending my life in a situation where people are nutty as a tree full of squirrels. And mostly mean to boot.
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a lotta people on here haven't yet gotten outta the highschool mentality, apparantly... lots of people are cool, but lots of them are just crazy and misrable and, like they say, misery loves company...
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Maybe the fact that you think everyone on this site is crazy has to say somthing about you. "crazy" people do want help
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