Support for people with Depression

beachbeth

Hope you are feeling better soon, LM. Ive been feeling a bit poorly this week. I feel like Ive got a cold without the runny nose symptoms. Im a bit headachey and so tired! Took 3 of my dogs for a walk yesterday and felt a bit too weak. I was shattered by the time I came back. The dogs had much more energy than me.:rolleyes:

I hope CCStar is ok. She was quite upset yesterday. You have to be strong to stick up for yourself on Discussion Time sometimes.

Amber_Sunshine

blue_haddock wrote: »

Just because someone posts on a depression thread doesn't mean they are depressed. i have previously posted on a pregnancy thread - doesn't mean i'm up the duff now does it?!?!?

Oh and i also notice that the person who PM'd me hasn't had the decency to reply to my PM.

No, some people just post on a depression thread to stalk other posters.

Amber_Sunshine

*Chattie* wrote: »

The OP of the thread was the person who brought it to this thread and yes I agree its totally irrelevant but she then decried all the posters on the other thread including those who tried to help her so really she only had herself to blame depression or not and was quick to criticize everyone who posted.

Having depression is no excuse to call other posters names as she has done here and on the now defunct thread and neither is giving a different view point bullying as you suggest here.

For heaven's sake, YES it is bullying if people follow her to other threads just to attack her. I read the other thread, and while I do feel that CC was a little over-sensitive, many of the replies to her OP were hostile right from the start. And WHY bring it here?

emweaver

well were off to princess on ice tomorrow, im looking forward to it but also very anxious about sitting there surrounded by people. i dnt do well in these situations and often have panick attakcs, leaving me feeling as though im choking etc

fingers crossed ill be ok withmy rescue remedy spray

emweaver

blue_haddock wrote: »

Just because someone posts on a depression thread doesn't mean they are depressed. i have previously posted on a pregnancy thread - doesn't mean i'm up the duff now does it?!?!?

Oh and i also notice that the person who PM'd me hasn't had the decency to reply to my PM.

Well seeing as the thread is: Support for people with Depression ...

Then support for those with depression is what this thread is about, so ok you dont need depression to post but you should be supportive!

beachbeth

I know exactly how you feel, emweaver. I get like this in these situations too. Can you make sure you can sit in a position where you can get up easily to go to the loo? I find that just knowing that I can get up and leave should I need to really helps.

Im sure it will be a lovely show (I assume its ice skating). These people are very talented and its magical to sit and watch. We took our daughters to see Disney on Ice when they were little and it was wonderful.

Hope it goes ok for you.

confused76

hello everyone ((((hugs)))) all round, sounds like they are needed...
hope you're all glad it's Friday, i know i am!
up and down week, lots of ridiculous pressure in work from my boss, giving me a stupid amount of work and not listening to me when i said i would need help or something would go wrong. i broke it all down with estimated times etc and he totally changed his tune....result!!! feel much better knowing i finally got through and am not going to snap under the pressure!
sounds like people have been through some tough times this week...hope you've got something good planned for the weekend love c76 x

Tiff_2

Hi guys!
Right guys - I'm coming in! Put ettie b on standby!
Now just step away from the nasty blue smarties and B - R - E - A - T - H - E !

Oh God, I know this is a bad idea but I can't help myself!

I'm hoping that no-one mistakes my levity for disrespect of any kind, I'm just trying to break the ice here. If I may I just make a couple of observations here regarding the discussion around posts made by ccstar and others on DT. Before I go any further, please be aware that I haven't read these posts and that I'm not having a go at anyone.

In my very humble opinion:
- Everyone is welcome here and that includes new posters - that's what's so great about this thread. If you look back on this thread, regardless of their mental health, posters here seem to manage to rub along together very nicely by and large, and are actually a very tolerant group.

- When advice is posted on any forum, there is never a guarantee that it will be followed, for whatever reason.

- The pm tool is private. If you are expecting a reply, there's nothing wrong with sending another one asking for the other person's response but we shouldn't drag it out into public, especially if the person who sent the pm hasn't mentioned it.

- Public rows/character assassination, (especially mine!), and tit-for-tat posts, aren't helpful to anyone. It isn't fair to talk about others, especially when they're not here to defend themselves. I understand everyone has the right to reply but seriously, is there any point in this being dragged on now?

- I could be wrong,, but the people who post here do generally have experience of a mental health issue, be it depression or something else. Others may be carers of someone with mental ill health and others may have recovered from it themselves. Yet anyone is always welcomed here.

- The most basic of MSE forum rules:

Forum Etiquette

Pls be nice to all MoneySavers. There's no such thing as a stupid question, and even if you disagree courtesy helps.

- And I can't say it any better than this advice at the start of the thread from our glad...

glad wrote:

Clinical depression is a recognised condition that affects people in many different ways often altering the sufferers personality and ability to function in a 'normal' manner. It can affect thinking, judgement, and social behaviour in ways that cause serious problems and embarrassment.
If this support thread on MSE is to continue it must be remembered that not all posters on this thread will always be able to express their feelings in a nice, sociable way.
If you find the posts of any particular member difficult to deal with then the ignore facility is available. Just as one person may not be in a place where they can post 'nicely', another may not be in a place where they are able to read said posts.

I'm probably speaking out of turn but oh well, I've started now so here goes...

Whatever your thoughts on this matter are, there will always be someone you disagree with or someone who gets your back up. You can always hit the ignore button.
If you have gone to the extent of trawling through someone's previous post history, please also take note of the kind of threads they usually post on - it may explain a lot.

I mean no harm in all of this. People who disagreed with cc came and had their say, as did cc herself. as did people who supported, and who perhaps are more familiar, with cc.
As we all are, cc is subject to her own issues and also to human nature. As many people do, she can post in distress, or in anger, or in a very supportive way. Everyone's problems are relative to them and ccstar's problems are just as valid to her, as yours are to you.
One thing I can say about our ccstar, is that she has the courage to post apologies when she feels she can, and after she's vented, as most of us do at times, she's not one to hold a grudge. Sometimes these forums may be the only place a person may feel they can vent. We're all only human, none of us perfect.
I'm hoping that cc will feel comfortable enough just to pop in and say hi, without any worries over this other situation hanging around.

I guess the best ''tiffing'' I can offer here guys, is this: You don't have to reply to a post.

*NB - any upsetting views expressed here are to be credited to sazzy:rotfl: - I'll be under the table if you need me! *

Wishing everyone a very good evening.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

beachbeth

Tiff wrote: »

I'm hoping that cc will feel comfortable enough just to pop in and say hi, without any worries over this other situation hanging around.

I agree. I hope cc is ok. You have such kind words, Tiff. :T

Sazbo

confused76 wrote: »

hello everyone ((((hugs)))) all round, sounds like they are needed...
hope you're all glad it's Friday, i know i am!
up and down week, lots of ridiculous pressure in work from my boss, giving me a stupid amount of work and not listening to me when i said i would need help or something would go wrong. i broke it all down with estimated times etc and he totally changed his tune....result!!! feel much better knowing i finally got through and am not going to snap under the pressure!
sounds like people have been through some tough times this week...hope you've got something good planned for the weekend love c76 x

Hi c76 :hello: hugs to you too hun:)

Well-done you for telling your boss exactly how it is - I wish I had your courage:o What are your plans for the weekend? Me and o/h just having a much-needed chill out I think.

Sazzy xxxx