
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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After my "Suicide Sunday", I did the day hospital program for two weeks. I learnt so much about myself. The staff and other patients were awesome. I learnt so much about myself and others from them. The worst patient was an infantile man who did not care that he was carrying a contagious disease and ignored the rule that he should were a mask. I have seriously impaired immune system. I have had a history of MRSA (antibiotic resistant bacteria) and have had sepsis (blood infection that can shutdown body) several times. I wore the mask when around him. However, my guess is that he was doing cocaine, which has the same symptoms as having a virus: always dabbing at his 'red' nose and a dry constant cough. I could not take a chance though. Other than that all the patient were very nice upstanding folks. Suicide ideation, attempts, depression has no boundaries.
RICHARD
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