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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Don't know if this has been suggested before, but I think it would be a good idea for some on here to have a buddy system, where we can contact someone else from the site when we are feeling down and need someone to talk to one-2-one. It works for things like alcoholics anonymous where 2 people lean on each other for support away from the group. This could be done via MSN/yahoo messenger, or by phone in the case that you get to know someone well enough to give your number. What do you guys reckon???
deleted_user
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That sort of happens naturally here. You make friends and end up with a few you check in with often. My friends know I'm always there for them. I know know they are for me. That's enough. It doesn't have to be organized.
deleted_user
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That's pretty much what the friends list and journals are forat least when the DS email alerts are working. Whenever a friend writes a new journal entry I check it out as soon as I see the annnouncment pop up. And, of course, you can always post direct to the board.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have all those go to a spam account :( I hate daily e-mail updates. Hahahhaa.
deleted_user
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People who are sincere about being online with others find that sending messages and or a hug is way to say hello.
The friends listing is also your way of keeping touch with folks you prefer to know.
dazedanconfusedd
dazedanconfusedd
I think it is a wonderful idea. Yes I have friends on DS that check in withme daily, but to have one single person to have as a sponser would be a great idea!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think having a buddy would be very helpful. Of couse having an entire group of people as a support groups helps as well. Maybe even just being able to txt someone for me would help.
dazedanconfusedd
dazedanconfusedd
If anybody is intersted in having a buddy just let me know. I have yahoo (which I hate) and MSN chat.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I suggested this very thing about 3 weeks ago. Many thought it was a great idea. Only one person took me up on it. I responed to him a few times and then never heard from him again. Good idea but it just won't materialize for some reason.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think this is a great idea, having one person to talk to is nice, I have friends who check in daily on here with me & it helps, I think this would be a extra support! Great Idea :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well I'm happy to talk to people on MSN is anyone feels they need to talk one-2-one. Please be aware I am in the UK though, so not always up when you guys are!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'd say that already goes on here, but good thinking anyways
deleted_user
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agree with star, like a little community, we take care of each other. if you need help just ask
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