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Knitnut · Aug 05, 2009, 03:18 PM

To date I have found no search topic regarding mental health challenges that I couldn't find first at PsychCentral.

A big thank you to DocJohn and all the authors who help keep the information coming. My weekly email newsletter is always a welcome site in my Inbox.

bluebird2 · Sep 06, 2009, 03:32 PM

10 Ideas to Treat Treatment Resistant Depression

Some very important issues that are often overlooked.

PatBenage · Sep 08, 2009, 01:46 PM

I have found a number of great people in various groups on facebook. I've even started my own group focused on helping people overcome depression. The group is titled Cure Your Depression. It's brand new and I welcome anyone interested in it to join and participate.

billieJ · Sep 13, 2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DocJohn

Other than Psych Central, what are your favorite or top resources you visit regularly for this disorder or issue? Please reply to this thread and list a few of what you consider the best of the best online today.

Thank you!
DocJohn

Dear DocJohn,I am a fairly recent [July 2009] member of NeuroTalk/PsychCentral, which I love. This, I believe, is another Doc-John-Headed forum? You are the bomb!I know of no other forums and feel a need for no other. I believe I am going to love PsychCentral! I am very computer-disabled, but I found my way here, through efforts to add my 2 cents to an article in the PsychCentral Newsletter, which I somehow began receiving in my e-mail. It is most helpful. I just joined PsychCentral a few minutes ago, 9-13-09. Thanks Much for All That You Do! billieJ

Gabi925 · Oct 26, 2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drclay

Depression Forum:

I have been impressed with many of the genuinely empathic responses on this forum. Most supportive responses sound like they really know the feeling of depression. So, do I because I have talked to and treated thousands of depressed people.

I have written a long chapter on Depression in my book (see the link below.) I hope it is helpful. There are many sources of help--therapy, groups, readings, friends and caring loved ones. If you can think of important ways to reduce the awful feelings of depression, please share your wisdom and personal experiences with me directly or on the Sharing Self-Help Ideas forum.

drclay

"How could you not bow in front of such a human being (Dr. Clay Tucker-Ladd)! This is a great work, done by a brilliant mind, with deep ideas that point to a better humanity and to a better person. But it’s not only that. I found outstanding the idea of UPDATING, improving the knowledge that was transmitted by the book - “Psychological Self-Help”- after refining the new discoveries, validated by time and experts in the field, through the great experience of the author. I wish to see that done in any field; now that Internet and thoughtful-to-the-best-of-all-and-brilliant people allow us to have access to their achieved-and-enhanced knowledge.

Achievements and knowledge without soul means nothing to me! But reading from the book (work) and applying the advice there, reading Dr. Clay’s biography that shows his determination in helping others; it is lifting my mood and “increasing my serotonin” more than any pill or advice! J Am I bipolar or something? I don’t think so! But I think a little help in having a better assessment now would be desired! It’s not the first time I wonder how crazy I am and in what regard…!
And how can I not be excited, when I see such great people still existing! I felt the same when learning about Einstein, Stephen Hawking (Usually I write his name with an –s, even though I have seen it so many times. Probably I need a “-s” to express his many dimensions development J as a human being), and from the Brancatan (co.uk) site or Andrew Vachss’ site or other great people that I love, admire for works and attitude like a person during their life. Too bad Mendeleev (oh, my God, WORD heard about… Mendeleev! “That was amazing!” Shall I check if they heard about Mangele too? Maybe it’s better not to! He wanted to be remembered as a brilliant mind no matter how much harm he did! And for that reason better not to be added, not even like an EVIL example!) We still have the dynamic “periodic table of elements” wonderful site as an updated, enchanted work of Mendeleev, connected to Wikipedia!
I wonder if Dr. Clay’s work COULD, and WOULD be transformed in something similar in every-day or self-help psychology science."

As a "Thank You" I just copied from my journal (I like to call it my Red Book :-)) I am sure Dr. Clay will understand my homage.

seeker83 · Nov 01, 2009, 10:59 AM

http://www.stopanxietyhq.com/depressionrelief/cures/

sunney444 · Nov 04, 2009, 02:48 PM

I found that livedepressionsupportgroup.com was helpful. I kind of like the anonymous chat sessions. Sometimes its easier to be unknown. And its free.

seekinghappiness · Nov 08, 2009, 05:08 PM

I found DepressionHaven.com to be very useful.

seekinghappiness · Nov 09, 2009, 02:28 PM

I apologize everyone! I posted the wrong web address for an online depression resource. It is actually depressionhaven.org.

Gabi925 · Nov 21, 2009, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mlpHolmes

Just For Today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for 12 hours that would appall me it I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime.

I like a lot these words; but I can not make sense of the above underline sentence. Could you please explain it?

Thanks for all!

clm7231965 · Dec 23, 2009, 04:44 PM

hi,im 44 left my 11yr old 3 times cause of depression she is with her dad.

i want to go home again but they wont let me
i went to therpist today they told me getting back with family would make me happy again.
i know now what i did is wrong
just need to figure out how to get them to trust me again???

Shoe · Dec 27, 2009, 08:48 AM

http://outofthewell.com/resources/bo...-in-your-life/

(JD) · Jan 29, 2010, 07:53 PM

Do not set difficult goals for yourself, or take on additional responsibility.
Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can as you can.
Do not expect too much from yourself too soon, as this will only increase your feelings of failure.
Try to be with other people; it is usually better than being alone.
Force yourself to participate in activities that may make you feel better.
Try engaging in mild exercise, going to a movie, a ball-game, or participating in religious or social activities.
Don't overdo it or get upset if your mood is not greatly improved right away. Feeling better takes time.
Do not make major life decisions, such as changing jobs, getting married or divorced, without consulting others who know you well and who have a more objective view of your situation. In any case, it is advisable to postpone important decisions until your depression has lifted.
Do not expect to snap out of your depression. People rarely do. Help yourself as much as you can, and do not blame yourself for not being up to par.
Remember, do not accept your negative thinking. It is part of the depression and will disappear as your depression responds to treatment.
Get help from a professional. No matter how much you want to beat it yourself, a psychologist can help you recover faster.

http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/help.html

WePow · Feb 01, 2010, 04:17 PM

http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/freedownloads2.htm

This website has a direct link to an AWESOME depression worksheet !!!

LaCaBe · May 06, 2010, 06:44 PM

Thank you for your post "Just for Today" Is this one of the readings from Emotions Annonymous?

DenverGarry · Jul 30, 2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DocJohn

Other than Psych Central, what are your favorite or top resources you visit regularly for this disorder or issue? Please reply to this thread and list a few of what you consider the best of the best online today.

Thank you!
DocJohn

Thank You Doc.....

dogwood · Aug 31, 2010, 11:38 AM

Hopeworks Community http://hopeworkscommunity.wordpress.com
Recovery Works http://Recoveryworks.wordpress.com
Hopeworks Recovery Journal http://hopeworksrecoveryjournal.wordpress.com
These are all part of the award winning chapter of the DBSA, in Maryville, Tn

dogwood · Aug 31, 2010, 11:59 AM

[quote=DocJohn;485942]Other than Psych Central, what are your favorite or top resources you visit regularly for this disorder or issue? Please reply to this thread and list a few of what you consider the best of the best online today.

Thank you!
DocJohn

Daily Strength, Mood Garden, Belief Net, Christian Forums, Bi-polars For Bi-polars

emptyshred · Sep 02, 2010, 02:22 AM

takethislife.com is a forum
dbsalliance.org has lots of info and local support groups

dejavu65 · 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lenjan

I'm sorry, but "talking to and treating thousands of depressed people" and being depressed yourself are two entirely different things. You can be empathic all you want, but you can't get it unless you've been through it, and it's wrong to say you understand if all you've done is listen to other people talk about it. It's like trying to say you understand what it's like to give birth just from having watched videos of it.

I realize that this is an old post but I just had to say something. This is the best response I have read anywhere.

I have gone through years of depression and I can't even describe it here. I attempted suicide years ago. Without thinking of anything. And it was such an easy decision to make at the time.

I have heard of several different successful suicides by people that I did not know. After the news gets out people say that they understand the grief that this person must have felt or they say that there is no way that things could have been that bad. I even heard someone say how selfish this act is. They just do not get it. I deal with it every day again and no one can say they understand it if they have not been through it.

I have never been treated. I have never seen a doctor. Never even talked to anyone about it. But I can feel it. And I know what it is like.

SubstancialHope · Oct 02, 2010, 10:49 PM

new to this venue looking to connect with others with similar issues. How does this work? I have been just clicking on things need some basic direction so if you have any ideas that would be helpful I'd appreciate it. Thanks, SubstancialHope

Pwamps · Nov 14, 2010, 01:41 AM

Wow I cant thank you enough for sharing. I'm a therapist and I struggle with chronic depression and suicide almost daily... Now most people are going to judge and say how could I possible be a therapist and even provide help for people considering what I feel on a daily basis. Please don't judge me, I know boundaries and have dealt with these symptoms for long enough that I guess they are a part of me but never let it interfere with my patient therapy, plus my sessions are taped for supervision so if anyone had a clue to how I felt on the inside they surely wouldn't be able to tell at work. A lot of us just do what we have to do tom survive day to day and it shouldn't be that way but you can't tell society ommm I'm going to take a brake now cause I feel suicidal and chronically depressed ... Where getting out of bed feels almost impossible.

Thanks for letting me share and go on with my loose associations

DBTforLife · Jan 05, 2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lenjan

I'm sorry, but "talking to and treating thousands of depressed people" and being depressed yourself are two entirely different things. You can be empathic all you want, but you can't get it unless you've been through it, and it's wrong to say you understand if all you've done is listen to other people talk about it. It's like trying to say you understand what it's like to give birth just from having watched videos of it.

I can understand, but I think if the therapist or doctor actually believes you and is trying to understand it makes a difference.

unr3achable1tch · Feb 25, 2011, 03:39 AM

Do those hotlines ever work? I've never tried them before. But I can't imagine the person on the other side truthfully sympathizing with me, especially since I don't feel I deserve it anyway.

Melinae · Apr 04, 2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by unr3achable1tch

Do those hotlines ever work? I've never tried them before. But I can't imagine the person on the other side truthfully sympathizing with me, especially since I don't feel I deserve it anyway.

The same question is fervently on my mind.

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