I'm so amazed by people on this forum

Mental health
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Hi everyone!

I've been here for less than a week and I just wanted to express my gratitude. I've been feeling so low for the past months and being a part of this forum has helped me in so many ways. They say when you're feeling down, you should help people who are feeling even worse. That usually helps me, because it takes my mind off of my own problems and it also shows me that I'm not alone in feeling crappy and probably the most important of all, it makes me feel useful.

 

I'm so amazed by how people here really seem to care about others and are wiling to offer their help and support. It's not something I'm used to in outside world and people often don't understand how it is to feel depressed and some even expect you to just snap out of it. This feels like a safe place to talk and share.

Thank you for being so wonderful! smile xx

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Have to agree with you Tinkara...... well said biggrin

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Hi Tinkara, lovely of you yo say that. I'm normally on the anxiety forum but am a fellow traveller and what you say resonates with me.

Isn't it awefull when people think you can snap out of it, sad really as they are obviously ignorant to what depression is like.. I feel like saying "do you know what, I don't think I will snap out of it because I really enjoy feeling like this" LOL.

thankfully I do believe mental health issues are getting the "right press" and generally people are understanding and the long standing myths and prejudices are slowly being broken down, my main issue is that it doesn't get the priority it deserves when it comes to funding and resources within our NHS as yet but it's climbing up the ladder as mental heakth issues are being seen as getting to epidemic status given the culture we now live in.

Bit of a serious reply I know but thankfully we have each other! biggrin

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well said tinkara x

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Hey Aspinan, thank you! I'm actually on the anxiety forum as well. Those are my main forums as those are the main issues I'm dealing with.

That was funny what you said! lol It's like we enjoy feeling so crappy and we just want to stay like that forever. Some people just don't realize how hard it can be. But, like you said, things are looking up. 

You have a great sense of humor! That's awesome! Laughing is always good (unless it causes you pain) and when you're laughing, it's hard to be anxious or depressed, right? biggrin

Thanks and the best of luck!

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Thank you David and Julie! smile xx 

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Hi Tinkara, I agree with you, we all try to help each other as we understand and are supportive to others. It is a safe place and i myself like to help others, people are at different stages of their depression and anxiety and a kind word or advice is a great help to know that we are not alone. Elizabeth 

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Hi Elizabeth. You're right and I think it's especially because we know how it is that we try to offer support to others. After all, we know how much it means to us when others to the same for us. Sometimes just knowing that you can talk to someone and that you're not alone, can mean a great deal. All the best to you xx

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Hi tinkara im glad to see your getting so much out of.this group ! I find that trying to help others through this group helps me loads and i hope i can help others ! Take care and i wish you well( david)

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Thank you David! I'm glad it's been helpful to you too. Wishing you all the best xx

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Hi Tinkara ~

I couldn't agree with you more about this being a good site to find help and give help as needed.  I too find it stops me thinking about myself and also makes me feel good to be able to help someone else out.

Keep up the positive outlook and share as that kind of attitued is contagious!  Thank you for that!

Frustrated

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Thank you, Frustrated. I appreciate it! I just received a newsletter today from one of the depression sites and the guy (he suffered from depression in the past as well) said that what has helped him the most was helping others. And I think that's really one of the best things you can do when you're feeling crappy. We all gain from it, so what's not to like, right?

Thanks again and best wishes xx 

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Great to hear! It's really good to be able to turn a negative experience into a positive! x

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Hi tinkara i find being on here so helpful in my own battle with depression so i try to give back to others the help i received i get a sense of worth that i can make a difference ! Thank you tin kara hope you stay well 😆david x

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I agree Martyn! Best wishes to you xx

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I know exactly what you mean! Thanks and you too xx

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well said Tinkara it is so easy to forget that other people are feeling the same as you. I am so thankful to have found this site and be able to talk to others who feel the same as me. People go to work daily and don't realise that work colleagues find this a real struggle.I will beat this one day and so will you stay strong 

Lor xx

 

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Thank you Lor! Wishing you all the best xx