Support circle for depression

Barb G. · Post by **Barb G.** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:43 am

I too would like to join. I'm wondering does anyone get depressed with hot temps and humidity? I'm finding myself tired and depressed and can't figure out why. Even tho I have air on I think the humidity is affecting me.

Dalma · Post by **Dalma** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:05 am

I would love to be in it too. This is great!

goldeng · Post by **goldeng** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:16 am

I would really like to join this group.

denisef1974 · Post by **denisef1974** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:05 am

Hello,
I too would like to join this circle.

JayBee7 · Post by **JayBee7** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:52 pm

Hi All,

I am suffering with depression now after almost killing off the anxiety and panic portion of my illness. It seems really bad - I have worked so hard to get over the terrible panic and agoraphobia over five years - only to now find I'm feeling very blue a lot of the time.

In my twenties I went through a severe depression when I learned my husband was having an affair. Nine months of wanting to die. The only thing saving me were my children who were 5 and 2 years. For thirty seven years I have not been particularly happy but not depressed either. Now I realize my doctor is medicating me pretty heavily and I just want to get on with my life...and get over this whole thing.

I would like to join this group to give and get support. Wouldn't it be cheerier to call it the Happiness Support Group? That puts a little more positive spin on it doesn't it? What do you think?

Blessings,
Jackie

happy2b · Post by **happy2b** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:31 pm

I also would like to join the support group for depression. I've suffered from it on and off for 25 years or more. Bonnie

pecos · Post by **pecos** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:51 am

This Circle is always open, and I am so happy to see all the names here because that means support for us, all of us, from each other. I don't think there is anything stronger than a group of people with a common goal. If we want to think of ourselves as the seekers of Happiness, we can do that. Today I have such a busy schedule. I woke up with no feelings of moodiness. I practiced positive Self Talk, and my elderly aunt helped me with positive Self Talk yesterday, and then I listened to my Relaxation CD twice before bed, and it worked. I woke up energetic and feeling like doing all the stuff I have to do. I said it before, I will say it again, this program works. Please remember that you are all a member of this Support Circle. When a person posts in the Depression Forum, please read their post and reply. Depression is a funny beast. When you hurt, and you reach out, and no one reaches back, you hurt more. Kind regards, Pecos

soloMan · Post by **soloMan** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:49 pm

I'd like to join the depression support circle, too. I actually got pretty low on the anxiety test, but on the depression, where LB says "if you agree with 3 or more of these statements, visit a physician immediately", well, I agreed with 7 of them. LOL

I did go to a doctor who prescribed Trazodone to help me sleep, but it didn't work and I still have a wicked case of insomnia.

I'm just about to start Session 4 and though I've found the program helpful so far, I was beginning to wonder if it really was for me since depression was my main thing. I think this could be very good for me.

TAP · Post by **TAP** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:23 pm

Would like to be part of the group. Thanks Pecos
I am at the age of perimenopause 51. Don't know why I feel so sad with gad but I sure will be glad when I feel normal again..Thanks to all of you..

pecos · Post by **pecos** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:28 am

Hi again. soloMan, yes, you are in the right place. A friend, who is a doctor, had me take a depression evaluation, where a score above 25 indicated serious trouble. I scored 41. This program is helping

because the tools are very, very useful for what ails us. If you have depression related problems, remember to post here in the Depression Forum. This Circle has grown quite large and all these people will try to help you. Sometimes I read posts and simply have nothing to offer except encouragement. That's okay. You offer yours to others here, too. Even if only to say good luck.
TAP, I am same age as you, and already passed the peri part, now full blown menopause. I hear the going gets easier, eventually. I am counting on it. Menopause for me is like Who put the cactus in my head. Kind regards. Pecos.

P.S. I am adding this note on the 24th. Remember, if you see a post in the Depression Forum, someone is reaching out. You reach out, and they'll probably do the same when you post for help.