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Aug 21, 2007 at 02:22 PM
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For the basic facts and general information about depression, we recommend:
Depression - LifeHelper 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 __________________ Don't throw away your shot. Last edited by DocJohn; Jan 24, 2023 at 10:40 AM.. |
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Aug 22, 2007 at 10:27 AM
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Al-Anon: 1-800-344-2666
Alcohol Treatment Referrals: 1-800-252-6465 American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345 American Chronic Pain Association: 1-916-632-0922 American Heart Association: 1-800-AHA-USA1 American Federation of the Blind: 1-800-232-5463 America Social Health(Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline): 1-800-227-8922 Anxiety Hotline: 1-800-331-2900 Big Brothers/ Big Sisters: 1-215-567-7000 Chariots of Hope (Wheelchairs): 1-860-242-4673 Cocaine Anonymous: 1-800-COCAINE Compassionate Friends(support for a childs death): 1-708-990-0010 Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: 1-800-826-3632 Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention: 1-800-931-2237 Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-800-931-2237 Eating Disorders Referral: 1-800 RENFREW Emotional Health Anonymous: 1-626-287-6260 Foundation for Children with AIDS: 1-617-783-7300 Free Medicine Program: 1-800-921-0072 Free Medicine Foundation: 1-573-996-3333 Gamblers Anonymous: 1-213-386-8789 Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 Heartbeat(Loss of Friend Family Members): 1-719-596-2575 Grief Recovery Hotline: 1-800-445-4808 Habitat for Humanity: 1-800-422-4828 Homosexuals Anonymous: 1-610-376-1146 Incest /Abuse Hotline: 1-773-327-1500 Make a Wish Foundation (Terminal Illness): 1-800-332-9474 March of Dimes (Birth Defects): 1-888-663-4637 MEDLINE(provides information for Mental Health Issues) Mothers of AIDS Patients: 1-619-234-3432 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): 1-800-432-6233 NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-NAMI Narcotics Anonymous: 1-818-798-3951 National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS National Association for people with AIDS: 1-202-483-7979 National Cocaine Hotline: 1-800-COCAINE National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence Hopeline: 1-800-622-225 National Helpline for Substance Abuse: 1-800-262-2463 National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-843-56787 National Institute On Mental Health: 1-800-921-0072 National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society: 1-800-344-4867 National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-231-6946 National United States Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-422-HOPE Ohio Advocates for Mental Health: 1-800-589-2603 Overeaters Anonymous: 1-213-542-8363 Panic Disorder Hotline: 1-800-647-2642 Parents Stress Hotline: 1-800-632-8188 Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 Prison Families Anonymous: 1-516-538-6065 Rape-Abuse-Incest-National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE Red Cross Hotline: 1-800-336-4797 Salvation Army (Check your local area help with Food, Shelter Clothing, Support Services) SAMSHA (Substance/Mental Health Service Administration): Sends information for FREE/ or can download information) Shelter Referrals: 1-900-841-PEACE TeenHelp Adolescent Resources: 1-800-840-5704 United Way: 1-800-233-4357 WEBMD(Provides information for Mental Health) Wheelchair Project(Free wheelchairs for the needy): Lifenets.org UNITED KINGDOM HOTLINE NUMBERS Canada Crisis Hotline: 1-800-999-9999 United Kingdom Bulemia Hotline: 1-314-588-1683 United Kingdom Crisis Hotline: 08457-90-90-90 United Kingdom Eating Disorder Hotline: 011-44-8456-341-414 United Kingdom Youth Eating Disorder Hotline: 011-44-8456-347-650 Youth Eating Disorder Hotline: 011-44-8456-347650 __________________ The Caged Bird Sings with a Fearful Trill of Things Unknown and Longed for Still and his Tune is Heard on the Distant Hill for the Caged Bird Sings of Freedom |
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Aug 22, 2007 at 03:55 PM
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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 |
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Aug 22, 2007 at 04:29 PM
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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.
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Sep 26, 2007 at 03:26 PM
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I found the Depression Fallout Message Board very helpful. It focuses on helping the family and love ones of people suffering from depression. It was from there that I learned a lot about depression and prompted me to seek help for myself. I've also read Anne Sheffield's Depression Fallout Book and thought it was great.
Depression Fallout Message Board Anne Sheffield's Books Candybear, she is a sufferer herself and I liked that about the book. __________________ "Joy is your sole's knowledge that if you don't get the promotion, keep the relationship, or buy the house, it's because you weren't meant to.You're meant to have something better, something richer, something deeper, Something More." (Sara Ban Breathnach) |
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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.
Just for Today I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." Just for Today I will adjust myself to what is and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my "Luck" as it comes, and fit myself to it. Just for Today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. Just for Today I will exercise my soul in 3 ways. I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out; it anybody knows of it, it will not count. I will do at least 2 things I do not want to do - just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt, they may be hurt, but today I will not show it. Just for Today I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit, not find fault with anything and not try to improve or regulate anybody except myself. Just for Today I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from 2 pests hurry and indecision. Just for Today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour, some time, I will try to get a better perspective of my life. Just for Today I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, & to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me. 
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How come no one has put mental earth here? Quesera
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i read james bishop's blog at findingoptimism.com and use his software4mac called optimism! to log my symptomology and sleep patterns. this helps me.
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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.
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I think this one is the best!
__________________ Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. R.I.P. Bandit 7-12-08 I love you I miss you. |
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__________________ "a piece of sky and a chunk of earth lie lodged in the heart of every being." -Thomas Moore |
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I've been looking for months and have found two that are outstanding. The first one (MentalEarth) is fairly well known, but the second (InnerBonding) is just as good but overlooked somehow.
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__________________  Pegasus Got a quick question related to mental health or a treatment? Ask it here General Q&A Forum “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.” - Albert Einstein |
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Good fact sheet on Holiday depression and stress from Mental Health America:
http://www.nmha.org/go/information/g...ion-and-stress __________________ "Never give a sword to a man who can't dance." ~Confucius |
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I really like this PsychCentral the best as far as communities. But here are 2 sites I find are helpful for researching psych meds before making a change. Obviously need to take into consideration that more unhappy users will report on side effects because the ones that feel great on a med are more likely to be out living life. Still many of the reviews are fairly balanced and I just like reading other's experiences before agreeing to a med change.
Ask a Patient - askapatient.com/ iGuard - iguard.org/ |
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If you get to that really bad place, this is really helpful. Click this >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
If you're thinking of committing suicide right now, please read this first. __________________ Pegasus Got a quick question related to mental health or a treatment? Ask it here General Q&A Forum “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.” - Albert Einstein |
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