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Originally Posted by SoupDragon
Wow wouldn't that be something if that is all we needed to do - however in reality I think it is a little more complicated that just putting one foot in front of the other and opening ones mouth for some interesting words to come out that may engage someone else.
I agree whole heartedly that it is really important to get out, to exercise and not to isolate oneself - however for me instead of being an obstacle to that, this site has actually helped me in real life beyond the www.
And welcome HC, remember depression can really cloud our thinking and so it is important to distinguish the symptoms of depression from more objective thoughts. I have found this site so useful in terms of reading others experiences and getting support for myself - yes it may be self indulgent, but actually can the same be argued of someone who busts their leg and goes to hospital to get it sorted and then shares with others how much it damn well hurts.
There are some great people on here, hope you decide to give it a longer trial - good luck
Soup
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Hello Soup, point well made and taken. I totally agree that it’s not as simple as just opening one’s mouth, and that people who are ill need to take time to heal themselves.
In my case unfortunately, I’ve pretty much given up trying to do either as I find both to be futile.
However, I believe that a person’s goal
should be to get better, and to try to get their old lives back. If this isn’t possible or indeed wanted, then to start building a new life for themselves.
I know a lot of people can’t and won’t recover, but the people who can, should. And it is vital that they be encouraged to do so.
I hope that everyone who reads this might be inspired enough to jump off their seats and have a eureka moment, but I’m realistic enough to know that this just ‘
aint gonna happen’. If my being on this site will convince
one person to try, then I’ll ‘
go to bed happy’!