Comments for Fighting Depression

Comment on Bipolar Depression by Nic

Nic — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:39:48 +0000

Very interesting reading. My mariage is on the rocks. Bi polar is a contributory factor. I have ignored it for years and did not bother to read what it is all about. My focus was balancing things at home and working for 2 as she spent almost her lifetime in the 8 or more years I have known her sleeping. The symptoms described above fits her to the tee including denial. I am to blame partly as I never went to find out what she was going through and how to help moreso that I hear there is medication for it.

Comment on Personal Stories ! by admin

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:31:53 +0000

Hi,

My name is Louise Atkins and I am part of a team of researchers conducting an ethically approved research project (11/LO/1287) at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College University of London. We are currently trying to recruit depressed participants.

Our study aims to investigate the effect of a newly developed Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) training on depression. This is single session study and we pay for the participant’s time. If we identify that CBM training is efficacious in reducing depressive symptoms, this research will shed light on the development of a very cost-effective treatment in mental health.

I was wondering whether we could advertise our study on your website to help us recruit depressed participants? Is there any procedure we would have to go through to be able to advertise our study on your website?

I would be very grateful if you could get back to me.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require more information either by email (louise.l.atkins@kcl.ac.uk)

Best wishes,
Louise

Comment on The Benefits of an Anxiety Blog by Frances

Frances — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:42:03 +0000

I agree with what lamictaldepression has said . There are things that we simply cannot do by ourselves. I also agree that we should give counselling a try. People like them can understand us and could possibly present a solution to our needs. :)

Comment on In God We Crutch (Depression symptoms) by Colette

Colette — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:40:29 +0000

I am so glad I have discovered this website. I am currently having a crisis which is wrapped around the fact that I have been enjoying my church but feel overwhelmed by the need to live ‘right’ and am deliberately isolating myself from people there. Whenever I am not well enough to, say, attend choir practice, I feel guilty and that I am letting people down. Your article is thought-provoking but I definitely believe there is a power greater than we are, no matter what we may call it

Comment on Stigma in Ireland – people with mental health problems are less intelligent by Ann Twomey

Ann Twomey — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:27:32 +0000

Thanks for sharing such a good knowledge.Everyone notices changes in their mood from day to day, or even hour to hour. All of us talk about being “a bit depressed” from time to time, but clearly we do not need to seek treatment every time we say this.

Comment on Personal Stories ! by BT

BT — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:44:26 +0000

Just been looking back at my 2 posts in April, bad bad times, but thankfully things are good at the moment. I saw the doctor on Monday and she’s really happy with me :-).
It always feels so hard to relate to the deep dark black times when things seem realtively normal, I think I will forever spend my life rocking backwards and forwards between the two places in my mind, but coming on here today has reminded me how amazing it is to know you are NEVER alone with depression. Reading all your posts make things appear far more in context, the fear of it being a temporary cure is one that I think we all feel when we have better times. Enjoy each day, communicate your fears to those around you, even when you feel like your moaning on a good day. Don’t keep them inside. Just typing on here helps! Gotta run, sending everyone hope and the best wishes from the bottom of my heart for a happy day tomorrow x

Comment on Almost 1 million children wrongly diagnosed with ADHD by linda olivarez

linda olivarez — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:43:11 +0000

My daughter Isabella was misdiagnosed with add. She had been depressed since the age of 5, She is now 10 and has had to learn social skills how to interact with her friend and classmates due to the depression. Luckly we found a great thearpist (after many)that helps isabella and us understand this illness. And can be treated without prescribed meds. Like any illness it is a process but faith,patience,knowledge and love has held us with understanding this silent illness.

Comment on How A Depression Case Study Can Benefit Doctors And Patients by bob

bob — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:35:26 +0000

i am suffering depression and hipe someone posts back telling me what i can do i even have suicidal thoughts!!

Comment on Guide To Reactive Depression by karen

karen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:57:58 +0000

I suffered from it and cause was my working environment.

Have not suffered from it for some 8 years since being self employed.

Comment on Depression Treatment by Lizzie

Lizzie — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:51:42 +0000

I am 30, and have been on every different anti-depressant going for clinical depression, anxiety & social phobia for over 17 years. My life has just got progressively worse and I think about suicide constantly. I have made serious, genuine attempts on my life before resulting in organ failure. I just want to make sure when I do it this time it will be over for good. I have lost all hope and can’t bear the thought of one more year like this let alone the rest of my life. Things have never gotten better.