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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Katie12345 02/03/2008

Does anyone else ever wonder if people are telling the truth on here? I am such a gullible person that I believe everything, but now I am second-guessing whether some people are really hurting or just trying to get some attention.

How do others on here tell if one is telling the truth or not? Or is not possible and you just have to have faith that people tell the truth.

deleted_user 02/03/2008

i try to just trust everyone and give them the benefit of doubt cause ya never know hugs xoxoox

deleted_user 02/03/2008

I look for consistency in posts, as the internet offers many opportunities for someone to anonymously exploit another. You can't tell outright, and sometimes trust has to be earned.

deleted_user 02/03/2008

im pretty tired of giving people the benefit of the doubt to be honest. xx

LitScholar 02/03/2008

Thank you Katie!
You have such a big heart, and helped me when I needed it, you do not deserve to worry the way you do. Your not gullible sweets you just see the best in people.

It's hard especially when you dont know if its true, how can we tell if its the truth or someone seeking attention that inevitably hurts the people who are trying to help them.

deleted_user 02/03/2008

you can usually tell, reading there profile and most people here do need some attention. were all only human! lol

deleted_user 02/03/2008

of course but what can you do when you don't know for sure....

LitScholar 02/03/2008

Agreed, we are ONLY human, there is only so much we can do for someone.
But we also arent doctors.

deleted_user 02/03/2008

im wary of the new ones. people that are established here and have friends and do journals etc are usually ok xxx

deleted_user 02/03/2008

When in doubt...play Pogo!
:o)

LitScholar 02/03/2008

Pogo?

deleted_user 02/03/2008

i dont know how u tell.But i do belive everything ppl say to me and i mean everything,this post makes me feel as if i am being doubted ?? for those who have lied!!!

deleted_user 02/03/2008

It's a game site hun. Whenever I find this place getting to me, whether it be mean posts or anything negative, I just lose myself in a game of some kind. Takes my mind off what bugs me.

ImpulsiveREtardednes 02/03/2008

If people are hurting...isn't their goal to get a bit of attention from others to prove that they're not alone??

Hurting people WANT attention...how else can they cope if they think no one cares??

Katie12345 02/03/2008

I guess if anyone ever thinks that everyone is lieing and such then that person can just say goodbye to DS. It is not like we are all being forced to sit down and be on this site. Thank goodness for freewill!

LitScholar 02/03/2008

Its one thing to get attention when your hurting, reaching out to others is the first and best step to take.
But for many of us on here who have stayed up nights worrying about someone with no word it can hurt those who are trying to help just as much if not more so.

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