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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pinkpumpkin143 01/27/2010

Hello everyone,
I currently joined this website for some online support. I am using this as the first step to bettering myself. I have recently moved 3 times in the past 2 months due to an abusive situation. I am trying to find an inexpensive therapist/counslier which seems dam near impossiable with my income. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also what do other people do to get rid of negative thoughts? Is there any books that might be helpful?

anyways hope to hear from someone....

deleted_user 01/27/2010

Welcome to Ds i hope you get all the support you need and i hope you find help soon. this is a great loving place and i am sure you'll feel at home here like i do.

Hugs

Kuno78 01/27/2010

Welcome to the site! I'm afraid I do not know of any good books on depression, but if you suffer from anxiety books by Lucinda Bassett and Claire Weeks have helped me tremendously.

WanderingVet 01/27/2010

Hello, Pink. Welcome .. glad you found and joined us. I am glad you are out and away from an abusive situation. I am sure it has been difficult for you. I hope you are safe now.

Here are a couple of things for DS Newcomers:

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Members-Community/support-group

http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/new-to-ds

I am sure you will make friends and receive support here.

wittsend2 01/27/2010

hi. i'm sure there are books out there that would help, but i dont know of any. i find coming on here helps me feel connected to people, which helps me a lot. I know what it's like trying to outrun an abusive relationship. It's scary and takes a toll on your mind and body. I have been out of that relationship for 8 years now. I'm still too leary to do Facebook or anything that might give up my location. He was a psycho. Let me know if there's anything i can do to help you.

ThePepperMan 01/27/2010

Hi and welcome to DS! Lots of good people here.

The best thing I can suggest is to read the posts. Feel free to comment on the ones that interest you!

Again, welcome.

deleted_user 01/27/2010

Peek up there at the top where other topics are listed, there's one where someone is getting ideas about this exact thing. hugs

WanderingVet 01/27/2010

check out this thread:

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Depression/forum/Treatments/8950451-how-do-you-stop-negative

If you have a helpful idea, tell her about it.

pinkpumpkin143 01/27/2010

thank you for all the welcomes. I didnt realize someone eles posted something similar and i went up and read it thank you :)

deleted_user 01/27/2010

Welcome dear....Look me up if you need to chat or talk...OK

deleted_user 01/27/2010

Welcome..... I can always use a new friend!

deleted_user 01/27/2010

Welcome! I'm new myself. Only thing I can say to help with the negative thoughts is to try to connect with other people. Seems there is always somebody on here, leaving a message. I'm sorry you've been in that crappy situation.

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