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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deleted_user 01/27/2009

Hi All,
We have been wanting to join this group for some time but are hesitant.[
Technically I have Major Depressive Disorder,Recurrant with non-psychotic features along with PTSD, and MPD.
I know the Major Depressive Disorder qualifies me, but as I read some of the posts here, I worry about having Multiple Personality Disorder. I see sometimes the disorder is not always well received.
Just an FYI, I have been dx'd MPD for about 12 years now (I think...not always good with time) and am quite well adjusted to my DX. I deal with my MPD stuff in the MPD room.
Anyway our major issue right now is getting out of bed...meaning most days we can't.
So, we are asking for the groups honest opinions. If the MPD is an issue please speak up and no offense will be taken. We need a safe place to talk about depression issues and don't want to compromise the safety of others either.
Thanks in advance for your honesty.

deleted_user 01/27/2009

there are a few members with MPD here hun. You are safe here

firespinner 01/27/2009

i dont use the boards alot, but there are good people here and it is def safe to chat, you may come across a few that may come across agressive or abusive but you got to ignore these things coz at the end of the day we all have bad days and different extremes of moods stick around and i hope you get the support you need and advice to seek more help if necessary x

deleted_user 01/27/2009

I think you should be safe here . . .always some people who don't understand or are just trolls . . .but the majority here will help any way we can . . .and there are a few members with MPD here as brokenspirit said.

deleted_user 01/27/2009

You are safe to come here with your issues as we all are. We are all here to get help with your depression issues and we all usually have other issues as well. Welcome and I hope this site is helpful for you.

deleted_user 01/27/2009

"...We need a safe place to talk about depression issues..."

as long as you keep to this, youll be welcomed, and just about anything you do will be accepted. you can still talk about off topic stuff like cooking and opinions on other stuff, jokes, and what not... but dont bring drama to the boards until youve been a member here longer, and helped out or made friends.

deleted_user 01/27/2009

Point taked IDK...we dislike "trauma drama" and as stated, I prefer to keep our MPD issues on the MPD board.

WanderingVet 01/27/2009

I have found the Depression Group to be pretty accepting of just about anyone. Of course there have been some 'beatings' given to newcomers ... usually due to how the newcomer has presented, or a misunderstanding, or some degree of suspected trolling.

I have also noticed a huge compassion and support by the Depression 'community' for MPD/DID folks.

I would say the MPD/DID people who do well in the Depression Group do so because they seem to be able to keep "little one alters" off the Depression Group and in more appropriate groups for them, where they are much more safe.

With that, you should do well for yourself in the Depression Group, .. if you can manage to keep your 'littles' (if any) "out of the street".

In case you don't know, here are some groups just for MPD/DID Littles (in no particular order):

http://dailystrength.org/groups/didlittlesgroup

http://dailystrength.org/groups/theotherlittles

http://dailystrength.org/groups/a-safe-place-for-littles

deleted_user 01/27/2009

Thanks WanderingVet
We appreciate your advice and resources. We have our littles all set up in the appropriate groups already...just like you said, they know those boards are their safe places.
Appreciate your consideration...Thank you much :)

deleted_user 01/27/2009

You are very welcome here!

Im here is you ever feel like a chat

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A group that you may find useful if you ever ever going through a particuarly hard time http://dailystrength.org/groups/helpline-support-numbers
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