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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic
For you guys who are depressed do you also hang out on the depression forum here? I haven't ever had long term depression(thank God) so I never know what to suggest for that other than like CBT books and stuff.
Also out of curiosity are there people who have recovered from depression on there? I just wonder because I was thinking about paulycoll/materly's question on why the recovered sz people don't hang out on here and if even the depressed but recovered don't hang out on PC then I'm thinking that answers the question...especially considering both the prevalence of depression and recovery from it...
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When I first started here I actually started in the relationship forum because it was during the bad time I was going through in 2011. Then I just happened to check out the bipolar forum. I spent a lot of time there, and at first I found it really supportive. I do have some good friends there still, who are great. But something happened and the dynamic changed. I just didn't feel I belonged there any more. I don't post there much now.
I had first come into the psychosis forum because I was curious about my experience all those years ago. I was really nervous at first to say anything. I actually used to be a bit of a lurker.
I don't recall exactly what gave me the courage to speak up, but I am sooo glad I did! Because you guys are all so supportive and even though I don't have an sz dx I still feel like I share a lot in common with everyone even more than the bipolar board.
I don't go to the depression forum because my depression isn't that big of a deal to me. I have a lot more problems with my dysphoric mania. I can deal with depression, because my depression isn't that strong. My suicidalness comes from the dysphoria instead.
I say I'm 90% recovered from being suicidal. I can't say 100% because I do still have times whenI struggle with it.