I'm sorry you feel like your not getting the support you need. I don't know what your going through but I'm a listening ear

i sometimes have the feeling that a # of posts here are from people goofing off at work; people in pain, but still goofing off on 9-5 work computer.

this site---and almost all of internet?---does go dead during the weekend.

I quit posting on news sites cause of the hateful (mostly liberal) people.

Gotta realize too, that unfortunately, not politically correct, that a # of mentally ill are selfish, and in so much pain themselves that they aren't able to respond to other's pain----i've met such people in person, at my local drop-in, and get a lot more sympathy here.

IM SO SORRY ABOUT THAT HONEY,

TROUBLE IS SOMETIMES ITS LIKE EVERYONES DOWN AT THE SAME TIME SO THEN WE DONT GET QUIET AS NOTICED AS THEN WE WISHED...

BUT HOLD ON HANG IN THERE TAKE IT DAY BY DAY ON A DIFFERENT DAY YOUR BE OVER WHELMED WITH RESPONSES I GUESS THATS HOW LIFE GOES ...

PS!!!!!!, HOPE PLZ BEFRIEND ME!!! IVE STARTED UP A GREAT LIL GROUP TO HELP DEPRESSION HUGGLES N CUDDLES MY FRIEND DC ].

Well though u might post more frequently in other groups on ds, youve only posted in depression 6 times..dont give up in us so quickly...there were posts that ive put up that didnt get much reply, it just meant that no one had anything to contribute to that particular post...i come off and on ds all day and night ( laid up recovering from a car accident and have nothing else to do) so if you need someone to vent to or just chat leave me an inbox (chat feature doesnt work on my phone) and i will reply soon as i get it.
Keep posting, people will reply whenever they.feel like they have something that might help
Id be interested in hearing about the cult...if its not too personal or difficult to talk about

It can take awhile for prople to notice EVERYONE who is in need, here. Try to keep in mind, most people are here because they're hurting, too, looking for the exact same thing from you.

It can also depend on when you post. Some times, it's busier and more active here than at others. Sunday nights, many people log in to check how everyone's doing, for instance.

I hope it changes for you, and that you can find some comfort and help here.

Hugs....

It helps to make some off topics to make you feel a bit more like a part of the family. Have a bit of fun with it.

It's also not a bad idea to get more support. My diagnosis is a bit of a question mark and am on three main boards for mental illness on DS that I can often post the same question. Can vary on the number of responses for each of them.

As was said it does get very quite at certain times of the day and towards and on the weekend.

The atmosphere here has changed a lot, over time. People used to, naturally and easily, send lots of hugs to each other, and to people they could see were in need. There seems to only a small minority of folks who still do that here, now.

Maybe the pendulum will swing the other way again, soon, and supporting everyone will become as natural as breathing.

Let's hope.

i have recieved the same sometimes and other times not.....it's a bit like going to the middle of your town and screaming at the top of your voice, alot of people will walk on by giving you a weird look but someone may try and help, depends on the time of day and which particular person is walking by
for me personally your post made me ask, for others they will walk on by....that's just life.....keep screaming!!!!!

I don't work so I can't even goof off at work. That being said, a person can only respond to so many threads or you could be seen as trying to appear you know an awful lot about every single affliction. Add that there are a lot of triggers for each people and they should avoid ones they think will spiral them, then also it could be a bad day and you're trying to distract yourself to the light hearted,,(apparently goofing off at work) posts because it lifts your spirits? There used to be many of those posts here to help out those of us who NEED that type of post to survive, there were also many complaints about anyone who came here lighthearted couldn't possibly really be depressed. ?

I can only say it's not easy to please everyone no matter what you do so you can only do.. what you can do and people here try. Timing, traffic, I don't know. I have to agree I've not seen your name a lot but believe you you've been very supportive and I'd bet there are people who are extremely grateful. Try not to be hard on us.. we've all got our faults and afflictions. Hugs.

I'm sorry you are feeling this way and I can relate too. I think too especially in this group older posts can get replaced by newer posts pretty quickly so it's easy to miss a post or someone in need. I haven't done much replying or posting as of late in any group because I have developed an anxiety when it comes to replying or posting. I'm sorry if I have let you or anyone else down in this group. Best thing to do is just keep posting. Hugs

There are many reasons people do not post to every thread on the board. . I have learned to appreciate the ones that do post and not worry about the others...they have their reasons and it is not my business why.

Perhaps they were depressed themselves, (yes, that may be selfish but we have to take care of ourselves first.) How do you expect me to help you when I can't take care of me.

Perhaps they don't relate to your topic.

Perhaps they just don't have the time to post to your topic. For instance, I get on early in the mornings and do not stay on all day.

It does not matter what or how someone post. There will always be the one that is unhappy with it. You either post too much, too little, not sympathetic enough or , too sympathetic., too long, too short, there is always a reason someone does not like it.

Some, like me share my own experience rather than giving advice that may be ill gotten, Some take that wrong. It's not. I share what I went threw that is similar to you and how I worked my way out of it or how the struggle continues and what we have in common.

So...you see...you can't please everyone on here.

There are more reason. I have just learned to appreciate those that do post and not worry about the rest. I don't know what is going on in their life or why they can't or don't post.

I hope you stick it out with us and find the right kind of support you need.

I am sorry that you feel like this. I felt the same way at first but give it some time you can make friends here easily. People are very friendly. Look at how many responses you got so far. If you need to you can add me as a friend. You can message anytime. You are not alone and we do care. Finding other avenues is good to but I have found this sight helpful and hope you do too.

It can be very hard to feel like this, I'm so sorry you're feeling badly. I agree with zazas, i try to just appreciate those who reply and not worry about hose who dont. I havent seen you on the boards much ... Keep trying, posting, replying and making friends. Feel free to message me or add me as a friend. We'd like to hear more about your unique problems if you're willing to share. We'll be a listening ear!

I am number 15. Whatever is dogging your steps, my angels are on the way to watch your back. Looks like at least 14 others have checked in, too. My hope for you is that you will keep right on posting and replying to other's posts. Participation is the key to harmony. It may even be the key to serenity.

Peace for your heart!!!!

For SamKG:

I'm not sure what set you off about penn's reply, but your response was probably not helpful. All I saw was penn being honest.

For new people to feel comfortable, it's best for everyone that we do not snipe at one another...