Depression
I feel like depression is the most common situation that members/guests will say they are experiencing. This brings me to say, I think it's really important that Listeners learn all they can about depression so that they can help all that they can :) this includes completing the course provided on this site! There are so many people out there that are feeling alone, feeling like they have no one to talk to. The number is far too great, and we can make a difference by educating ourselves :) Those are just my thoughts on it, anyway.
@Ingrid9, that's an excellent point! I completely agree that educating yourself on the topic of depression helps immensely in chatting with somone who struggles with this disorder. When you learn more about it, you realize that it's not possible for us to cheer up, because that's exactly the mechanism in our brain that this illness is handicapping. So listeners and members, please research and read widely about depression, and also forgive us for being negative - we're doing everything we can to survive the physical and emotional suffering.
Thank you for this post, @Ingrid9, and for all of your hard work as listener. I appreciate it, lovely. Best wishes!
