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Old Feb 21, 2013, 10:30 PM
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Well, these aren't really forums, but these sites have a lot of good stuff to download and print off:

www.getselfhelp.co.uk
www.psychologytools.org
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Old Apr 14, 2013, 12:36 AM
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I don't know of many resources most of the time I know
of teen resources to help out the teens in need. Since no one helped me nor
cared about me when I was a teen.
Can't say I agree with one of the members phone number on Homosexual Anonymous?
I'm offended.
Other than that
That's all I have to offer.
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Old May 03, 2013, 02:26 PM
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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.

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I have to say that I don't know allot about this yet & I can't seem to find anyone who does. But there is a website called "AllBlackClothes". As I understand it, it is targeted at African Americans who have mental illness, although everyone is welcome. Apparently the primary thing they do is to provide opportunties for live chats among members through something called "Chatanga". I'm not familiar with this either.

"AllBlackClothes" also has a channel on YouTube which is where I came to be aware of them. I've been encouraged to join & I may go ahead & do that.
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Old Jun 21, 2013, 06:43 PM
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I have found that the Clearview Treatment Programs website and blog are really helpful (you can access their blog from their main website). Their blog has a lot of information on how to cope with depression, and tons of articles on "What to do if..." and so on. I really think it's a great resource to help people understand addiction and depression, along with many other disorders. Check it out for yourself, I know it has helped me tremendously over the years.
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Old Jul 20, 2013, 03:28 PM
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Hello Friends,

Please let me introduce you my new project Treat Depression - Depression Treatment & Online Care. Its main goal is to help people to deal with depression and help them to find the best treatment methods available today.

I also hope the website will become a useful resource for students and professionals. Everybody is welcome to contribute and please let me know if you think that some information can be misunderstood for readers.

Any ideas and suggestions are welcomed.

THANK YOU!
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Today was "World Suicide Prevention Day." September 10, 2013. Apparently, I had isolated myself too much to have missed this till now 913pm pst.
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Depression is a very natural part of the human existence. Of course when it a great part of your life and is interfering with your lifestyle that may be time to seek professional help. Not only do meds need to be prescribed either individual thererapy, group support groups or other educational supportive classes to help I a a firm believer in sharing with one another our challenges. I do believe it is good to meet others with our same struggles as long as we set boundaries and keep our relationships in a healthy way. Sometimes we can help, encourage and strengthen one another. If one is closed or not interested in developing a closer relationship we have to accept that If O decide to go I want to listen and learn.
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Old Nov 28, 2013, 06:27 PM
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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.

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I've been to dr. did no good
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Old Nov 28, 2013, 06:33 PM
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Depression is not a stranger to many of us. Most people go through cycles in their life where it seems like everything that can go wrong does go wrong. We get caught in a valley and it is hard sometimes to see a way out.
Most people are plagued with the thought that there is nothing that they can do to make their life better; that they are not good enough.
It's a hard place to be in and an even harder place to get out of.
One of the first steps to getting out of depression is realizing you are worthy and capable and can make your life better. A person has to believe in themselves first.
There are self confidence forums out there that have a lot of videos and articles that can help a person learn how to believe in themselves and get themselves better so that they can get out of their depression and take control of their lives.
I dont know what to do. Am 78 and scared to death
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Old Nov 28, 2013, 06:35 PM
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I am 78 and scared to death. Went to Dr. Put me on pristiqe . did no good
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Old Nov 28, 2013, 06:38 PM
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There's a place in my area called the Women's Hearth. They have three women's AA meetings there a week--and all kinds of resources.

Have no problem with alcohol
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Old Nov 28, 2013, 06:39 PM
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Have no problem with alcohol
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Old Dec 09, 2013, 08:46 PM
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Askapatient for medication ratings and side effects, etc.
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Old Dec 15, 2013, 02:16 PM
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With or without meds, we still have stuff happen to us that's no fun. The first time I worked for a lawyer who was going to take someone to court, I had to fill out the Subpoena and all the forms [this was the Middle Ages, like 1975] and then he dictated the Complaint. I could understand all the things the other guy had done to the innocent client -- and I was almost weeping! It was terrible! What I didn't know was that this was standard legal language. In a Complaint, everything is egregious, i.e., really awful! So the lawyer gets the papers ready, signs them, sends a runner to court. Then he breaks for lunch, comes out of his office with a big smile!

I finally got it that we JUST DO IT. When there are things I don't want to do and I'm suffering from the resistance, JUST DO IT. Try to jump over the temptation to think too hard about how awful it is. A lot of my depression is based on stuff that happened to me. So I try to communicate, register my displeasure, ask my questions, write the letters WITHOUT GETTING BENT OUTTA SHAPE. Meet the deadlines, pay the bills or at least stick them up as a reminder -- or tell the folks you're trying! When that's done, then try to have some fun. If it's only working a jigsaw.

Some of my favorite websites: Emma One-Sock (beautiful fabric for sewing), Farmhouse Fabrics (ditto), Baba-Mail (interesting pictures and input -- travel, history, architecture, cute animals, serious animals), Pogo (games), Neiman-Marcus (you can click on the models and make them dance! A blouse costs more than your rent, but it's all very nice.], BBC for news, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care [cameras on animals, archived stories, I work for them], Ferrari [listen to the motor!], spiritual websites -- Stewart Wilde, my teacher, died last May, but his website is still up and his colleagues and students are also very interesting. . . I love to search on antique dolls on eBay and look at the results. Etsy and Pinterest I don't really understand, but for sure there's color and clever things to look at.

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Old Dec 26, 2013, 02:55 AM
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help help so depressed I am so scared
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Old Dec 26, 2013, 04:07 AM
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Broken are you ok, im sorry your that depressed, i also feel that way ALOT!!!I usually will take one of my meds to ease the depression as i am prescribed to take an extra one if i need to. I hope you feel better soon i will pray for you too
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Old Jan 02, 2014, 05:32 PM
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Hi
I found this site of the Mental Health Association (Australia). It has useful information
Mental Health Association NSW
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Old Jan 26, 2014, 02:01 PM
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I have been reading (lack of concentration keeps me from remembering much) Deepak Chopra's philosophies concerning mind body spirit balance. I feel as a depressed person I am definitely out of balance. He discusses how when one finds their soul they begin to feel better about themselves. I suspect this to be true however given my mood and disorders I can't practice what he preaches as I don't feel anything. Anyway that's what i'm (trying) reading....
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Old Feb 05, 2014, 05:55 AM
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Hi doxiemom.

I don't really understand what D.C. is saying about finding your soul.

But it does sound somewhat poetic, so definitely is food for the artistic soul.

If I have trouble concentrating on what I am reading, I usually picture my significant other laying me across their lap, with warm tropical winds swirling the sand across their toes; of course under the gently waving fronds of a tall palm. And my sig regales me in dulcet tones of the media I have chosen to peruse.

It either tricks me into concentrating harder, or it causes me to explore more active persuits with my significant other.

After which, I find my concentration fully restored!



Anyway I thought I would share what works for me; at the very least it is a laugh!
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Old Feb 06, 2014, 09:39 PM
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This one is my personal favorite, though less active from psychcentral. There is an option to blog as well. Depression Forums Community Support
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Old Feb 08, 2014, 10:05 PM
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I was doing some research on cortisol in depressed people and how antidepressant affect cortisol levels and stumbled upon this one. It seems interesting and I have found some good information there: Surviving Antidepressants
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facingus.org : has a wellness tracker, you can keep a journal here - useful
also samaritans.org : uk-based, can send email to "joe" (an anonymous volunteer) about your depression, and suicidal feelings. They email a compassionate, thoughtful response w/in 24 hours - I find they are professional and extremely empathetic and caring.

beyondblue - Home is another great resource (from Australia, but helpful anywhere)

also, Black Dog Tribe from the UK great place for fellow sufferers of mental illness to learn and communicate Black Dog Tribe
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Old Sep 19, 2014, 06:58 PM
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thank you for posting that "just for today". i though that it was inspiering so i copied it. i thought that you'd like to know that i will be putting it up at home and handing it to others that would use it also. Top Depression Resources Online -- Add yours here!
I felt the same way and have copied it to post. It helps to put things in a shorter time span I think because when I look at my whole life....it's a bit overwhelming.

Thank you as well!
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