
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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I wish people would stay more involved with their posts after they get comments. How come we don't do that?

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We're too depressed to follow up?

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I stay involved with mine

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I try

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VERY good question!!!! I'll be honest, as I'm "guilty" of this. I don't post "alot" of new threads, but when I do, it is not uncommon for me to afterward get involved with a personal chat, reading and responding to journals of friends, answering PM's and hugs, and offering support and help to people in need. Sometimes, I'm in a chat for a long period of time. Often, I am close to bedtime when I post a new thread. Often, replies take hours to get posted, while I'm asleep. Another, and I think important aspect, is that I often consider a new post as a contribution to the community, which then belongs to the community, not me. It's kinda like a birthday gift, once given, it belongs to the receiver. I consider that if a post touches or moves another person, that they can use PM'S or hugs to express sentiments. When I read them, I respond asap. That's not unfair, when you consider that this is a world community. For example, I post something at 2:00am, my time. In England it is 9:00am their time. I go to bed at 2:30 am, my time. By the time I wake up, there might be dozens of responces to that post. Hope this makes sense, and clears up some of the mystery.
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