[Humpty Dumpty]

So I'm off work probably for the next 3 or 4 weeks. I'm thinking about taking the time off to goto some depression support groups. I just don't know if I should go or not. For 1 once I start back to work I won't be able to go anymore. Also I'm not real big on trust. I'm worried I would say the wrong thing and end up getting locked up in a mental hospital again.

[Bridgeto]

Originally Posted by Humpty Dumpty

So I'm off work probably for the next 3 or 4 weeks. I'm thinking about taking the time off to goto some depression support groups. I just don't know if I should go or not. For 1 once I start back to work I won't be able to go anymore. Also I'm not real big on trust. I'm worried I would say the wrong thing and end up getting locked up in a mental hospital again.

I know how you feel. I'm super depressed as I write this. I've looked into support groups the last couple of days. It's so hard to go though. I've never been to one before. I'm really kinda desperate though at this point. My family tries to help me but they truthfully don't get what depression is like. I understand that they don't get it. If you've never experienced it then it's really hard to put yourself in my place. I never was depressed a day in my life until I was in my 30's. I miss feeling normal so much.

I can only say for myself and my experience. I trusted too much, and people are not always honest and gossip was an issue in my small town. If it was a bigger city and a small group I might go. My therapist actually brought up an issue that was just between her and me after I asked her to let it go. She used it as an example, but I was hurt.

I couldn't really find it helpful as it is kind of like taking turns, and someone usually ends up taking most of the time and I didn't feel like it helped. But if you think you could just benefit from spending time around others and only share what you want, it's a good way to spend some time and know you aren't the only one dealing with depression.

[Humpty Dumpty]

Originally Posted by disparaissant

My therapist actually brought up an issue that was just between her and me after I asked her to let it go. She used it as an example, but I was hurt.

Yeah that's a reason I could never fully trust a therapist. I don't want to say something that can be used against me down the road.

[*Laurie*]

I think it would be a wise choice to go to a support group. There's something about being in a room with others who struggle with mental illness that is empowering. Going to a group opens doors. You might feel helped - and you might help someone else.

[Fuzzybear]

Originally Posted by Humpty Dumpty

Yeah that's a reason I could never fully trust a therapist. I don't want to say something that can be used against me down the road.

I know what you mean.. why trust them. Do they deserve it?

[Humpty Dumpty]

Well I've decided I'm not going to go tonight. It is probably a 15-20 minute drive for me, which is normally no problem, but I am only 1 week removed from major surgery. I don't think I can drive myself that far yet. There is another one closer to my house on Thursdays that I'm still considering.

I think it's such an individual decision. I had a support group recommended to me by my therapist and I didn't go. She asked me why not and I simply said I didn't want to. I am very out going and chatty (kind of loud), but it wasn't the right fit for me.

There isn't a right answer overall, just the right one for you. Do what feels right and if you go once and don't like it, you don't have to do it again.