2007-03-08 20:37:41 · 9 answers · asked by Autumn Rain 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Thanks to everyone for their response. I have a friend who I am very concerned about and told her I would go with her if we found a group. It will also be good for me as I have many things I need to vent as well.
2007-03-09 07:25:30 · update #1
You should be able to find a support group thru your therapist. If you are suffering from depression, are you being treated with medication or talk therapy from a Dr. or Psychologist? If not, you should plan to see one. The one on one therapy is helpful, but there are also support groups that help as well. Good luck.
2007-03-08 20:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Also there is DavidOlivers's support group that talks about depression and bipolar illness. Also if you go to carePlace.com it is a forum of many different topics, but mostly about depression. There is much support in here, I have been going now for about 6 months or so, and have never been let down with this site. Try it! But you also can go to Alan-non and even though you may not be living with an alcoholic, or know one, it still also deals with depression or any dysfunctional emotion that is making us dysfunctional. The 12-Step program is very effective in dealing with depression as well. We have a motto "this too shall pass," and it will. Get a Big Book of AA and read the agnostics story, it is wonderfully encouraging; and read the steps and try to implement them in your life; and you will find the depression does get better; even though you may need help from a therapist, and a doctor, and meds. But this is a good place to start helping yourself.
2007-03-09 04:52:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ikeg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Hayle no! What would you have if a bunch of depressed people got together for a conversation? The basic premise behind the concept of support groups is that the people are motivated to help themselves & have the energy to help others. This does not describe depressed people. This would not be an uplifting experience. This would be a pitty party. Depression is dangerous/life threatening and needs to be individualized by a trained professional in an atmosphere of positivity. I've heard of bad ideas before, but this one takes the cake. I've treated many depressives & the idea of a group of them in one room scares me. Think about it.
2007-03-09 05:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by Rudy R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a support group called "GROW" for people suffering from all types of psychological distress. Like AA, at its core is a 12-step program and it holds weekly meetings. You can attend meetings just to observe and then, if you desire, can participate fully in the meetings.
2007-03-09 04:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). Their website is DBSAlliance.org and they have patient-run support groups all over
2007-03-09 04:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here we have an organization called beyond blue with nationwide links. Depending on where you are you could try your community neighbourhood centre or women's health for contacts & referal.
2007-03-09 14:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by riverdanceboi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends where you are , but there is help , the difference it that it now seems to be acceptable for AA , depression is the silent dissease , where people who arent in it dont seem to understand
2007-03-09 04:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by DSV 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MIND You can find it in the telephone directory for your area.
2007-03-09 04:42:33 · answer #8 · answered by xanthones43 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Email me. I am a support.... person?
2007-03-09 04:40:40 · answer #9 · answered by WWW.MYHIBRID.COM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋