Does anyone know of any groups that help with people depressed by illness?

Question

Does anyone know of any groups that help with people depressed by illness in West Yorkshire, England? Or anyone elsewhere maybe that I can phone or contact.
I've been ill a long time and it's getting worse... it's caused me to loose contact with people (I now have social anxiety PLUS can't get out to meet people anyway). It's also caused me problems with education.
I'm seeing a self help person and she is trying to get a councillor to talk to me.
But I wondered if there were any people who specialise in helping people depressed because of illness?

Thank you very much

Answer 1

hello,
i am responding to this message because i just started a group called healing hurts. i started this group to be a safe place for people to come for encouragement and motivaion thru lifes hard times. i do not specialize in treating depression or anything like that, but i can always be a good listening ear and have positve words for you. i myself am getting over a major health crisis in my life (movement disorder, seizures, migraines, brain damage, to name a few things--stemming from a car accident) where i dealt with depression and anxiety attacks among other things. i want to use my experiences and lessons i learned to help others. i am a counseling major and certified holistic life coach. if this sounds like something you would be interested in please feel free to check out my new group. i just started it 2 weeks ago and i am the only member right now but i want to build it so it can be a safe haven for people who are going thru and need someone to go thru with them. i also suggest some type of counseling as you are already seeking and trying to think of little things you can do around the house that might bring a smile to your face and heart until you are ready to venture out again, such as: meditation, reading a good book, some inspirational music, lighting candles, taking a bubble bath, etc. these are just a few of the things that helped me push thru to a brigther day.

hope this helped a little to answer your question
:)
J

Answer 2

You need to see a doctor and get medication. Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and once you replace those chemicals you won't believe how good you feel. It takes about two weeks for them to kick in but it's worth the wait.

Socialization won't help you until after your mind is in balance then you will find that you will be confident enough to be a social butterfly.

There is no shame in taking the medication. If you needed calcium or vitamins B or C you would take it wouldn't you? Of course you would. Don't be afraid. Go begin your new life.

Trust me on this one.

Answer 3

There are people who have formed support groups for many illnesses. If your illness is something like cancer, autoimmune disease, etc., ask you doctor or local hospital for information about a support group.

Answer 4

The best thing to do is ask your GP or look online for groups that you can meet. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

Try to start walking. Thirty minutes of walking will increase your endorphines, it's the same as taking medication.

Answer 6

Ask to see a psychologist who can refer you to a psychiatrist if required

Answer 7

Get over yourself.

There are people out there with NO LEGS and they manage. Quit your whining and be happy you don't need a kidney transplant.

Jeeeez.

Answer 8

This is the place you want: 1-800-NEW-LIFE

http://www.newlife.com/

Answer 9

i would think you could call various agencies or doctors
and they could provide you with names of
organizations that can help you.

Answer 10

use social services