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.
Hi everyone! This is my first post on here and I have struggled with anxiety since I've been 10-11 years old and now I'm 18. I also started to struggle a bit with depression in the last few years, and I feel that it's due to my anxiety. I'm currently working with a therapist on my mental health struggles but this is exactly why I'm on here! I'm a freshman in college and currently am doing a research project for my cultural anthropology class. I wanted to study online anxiety support groups because it is something I've always considered using. My idea is to figure out why/how this is an alternative to regular therapy or in-person therapy and just kind of the basics of how this online group works! So, if anyone would be willing to help, I would be so happy! I just need a basis of why you're using this outlet instead of regular therapy or if you're using this outlet in combination with regular therapy and a basis of how this website works! Thank you to anyone who decides to participate, it is greatly appreciated!
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It's National Doughnut Day!Which three would you like? (never mind the calories, fat, or sugar content; just go with what you would pick if none of that mattered and whatever health issues you might have that would keep you from eating one in real life can be cast aside for this exercise as well... have at it!)
The simple concept behind group therapy is that people can relate to what others are going through and offer support and advice. It’s also a way for people to feel less-isolated and alone, knowing there are many people who are struggling like they are. Platforms like this serve as kind-of an online group therapy. It’s been a very help way of expressing myself throughout the years.
Thank you to everyone who has responded, and yes I know this can seem suspicious. I don't mean it in that way, and I hope no one has felt pressured or uncomfortable in response to my post. To give a bit more background on why I'm inquiring, I'm a freshman at a local community college and I have a research project in my Cultural Anthropology class. It's all about connecting and understanding a group in which you are not personally connected with. We had pretty broad guidelines for studying an online group because this project is typically done in person, but I wanted to do something with anxiety/depression because it's something I have struggled with, but I've never involved myself with an online community. I am currently 18 years old and I can remember having my first panic attack around the age of 10 or 11, and ever since, I've had problems with it. I completely understand that there are vulnerable people on here, and I only hope to show the utmost respect for them. From what I've seen, I can't find any rules necessarily prohibiting posts about this type of concept, and I hope that that clears everything up. I have contacted DS asking about this and I'm just waiting for a response, I will update once I get one. Once again, thank you to everyone who has responded, it means so much, and thank you to everyone who told me to look further into the rules of this website, that also helps me out a lot! :)
GOOD JOB and good luck.