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.
Ever wonder how much misunderstandings cause problems in relationships? How does that affect the depression a person experiences?
Just a recommendation; Check out the book Mars and Venus by John Gray. He pretty much nails the subject. Most men and women truely have good intentions, and want to please the opposite sex. Men and women think differently, literally. Men use each side of their brain pretty much one side at a time, while women use both sides simultaneously. That is one reason that women are much better at multi-tasking. (I'm jealous of this!!) Females are brought up to be sharing, caring, cooperative. Crying is ok for females from a young age. On the other hand, males are taught that crying, expressing emotion, etc., are things that are not ok. For males, there are strong incentives to follow the restrictive rules. (not wanting to be labled a "fairy", etc.) So during all the developmental years females are practicing all the social skills that make for good and lasting relationships. Men generally don't have that lifelong "social skills training." Many men have an extreemly difficult time in relationships, not because they don't care, but because they don't have the education and skills. There's lots more, check out the book!! What are your thoughts?
Just a recommendation; Check out the book Mars and Venus by John Gray. He pretty much nails the subject. Most men and women truely have good intentions, and want to please the opposite sex. Men and women think differently, literally. Men use each side of their brain pretty much one side at a time, while women use both sides simultaneously. That is one reason that women are much better at multi-tasking. (I'm jealous of this!!) Females are brought up to be sharing, caring, cooperative. Crying is ok for females from a young age. On the other hand, males are taught that crying, expressing emotion, etc., are things that are not ok. For males, there are strong incentives to follow the restrictive rules. (not wanting to be labled a "fairy", etc.) So during all the developmental years females are practicing all the social skills that make for good and lasting relationships. Men generally don't have that lifelong "social skills training." Many men have an extreemly difficult time in relationships, not because they don't care, but because they don't have the education and skills. There's lots more, check out the book!! What are your thoughts?
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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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??
I've known many men to be much better at multitasking than I am and many who have been a hell of a lot more considerate and not afraid to cry. good post though
I think men are misunderstood by women for the most part and visa versa. Given up on trying to understand and just accept. Much happier with the men im my life now.