Depression

January 31, 2013, 5:35 pm

I understand that Jip, beleive me I do.  That is why there are other rooms to go to if the issues are too heavy, or you just want to have a more laid back chat.   This isn't the same as all the other sites, that is why we came here.  I do hope you give chat more of a chance and don't feel like you aren't welcome.  Just please don't expect it to be all roses all the time.  

January 31, 2013, 5:10 pm

 Yah I guess i understand that now. Thank you for clarifying it for me. I will probably just come in when I have an issue to discuss and get feedback on. 

It's just hard hearing so many other issues when your trying to forget your own i guess. 

Thanks again everyone!

 

January 31, 2013, 4:02 pm

You said about the depressed making other feel more depressed, isn't the point of this place to help each other, offer advice if you can give it and try and be there when others may need it, just like if you needed to vent and wanted someone to listen and give you some support they would offer it back. I life posting on this page bacause I know (or atleast hope) that I won't get judged and people will offer advice who are in or who have been in similar situations. Depression has so many aspects to it, and not everyone is able to laugh and joke when they feel so bad. Laughing might be a great medicine, but it doesnt come so easy to all of us.

January 31, 2013, 3:20 pm

I tend to agree with the other posters. If I feel I want to go into chat, and try and get support for issue I have, than I'll use it for that. If I wanted just laughs, I'd go to another chat site. There are times when there will be fun stuff to talk about, and there'll be times (more often I'm sure) that there will be people in need of support.

January 31, 2013, 3:07 pm

 Thanks everyone for the responses. I appreciate them. I'm not judging anyone at all I wasn't sure what to expect when I first came in but I guess i was expecting to be a little different then it is. Bre I wasn't attacking anyone in the room and everyone has been very nice to me, I was talking about the atmosphere in general. Sorry you misunderstood what I was trying to convey. 

I was talking about the depressed getting more depressed hearing about others misfortunes. It's hard to do for me i guess. 

Thank you!

January 31, 2013, 2:28 pm

 hi jip 

im sorry were all not always happy over bubbly people , remember this is a depression web site, we all have issues some days are blah and other are bubbly fun , i hope you come in more often and get to know all of us , this place does help ive been coming here for along time and can say with out tribe i wouldnot be here

tammy  aka tammy leafs

 

January 31, 2013, 2:22 pm

This is a depression website and chat is to support each other through our problems.  It is not, nor will ever be, only for a laugh.  Feel free to use one of the other rooms if you do not like the topic at hand.  I have not seen anyone be anything but respectful to you and i feel this is real unfair of you to judge us with only being here a couple of days.  Yes, there are times when we goof around and have a laugh, but ulitimately, its for support.  

January 31, 2013, 2:20 pm

 Well said sasha :)

 

No one means to make you feel unwelcome Jip, but if you come in and the mood isn't right for you, it's ok to leave, and if it is right, we would love for you to stay.  When you aren't enjoying chat try exploring the other aspects of the site.

January 31, 2013, 1:55 pm

Chat is also a place for people to find a place where they can discuss their fears and gain a fresh look at their problems.  The chat ebbs and flows..some days are light hearted, some days some users need to vent and perhaps others need to just sit and not say anything to feel apart of something bigger.  Much like having guests to keep them company without the need to entertain them.  This is a depression chat room and all that goes along with depression happens.  We also like to support eachother when it is needed.  I am sorry you dont fell comfortable in chat.

January 31, 2013, 12:38 pm

Hi, I don't use the chat, but I guess in chat you can speak and get an imediate response, so if someone is wanting some imediate support because they are feeling down, then they arent going to be all,happy. I keep my sadness in my blogs, but I know that imediate sipport is not always given when you write a blog. So if people need to chat, they are going to turn to the chat, if someone is in a real bad place, they might not be able to let themself have a laugh. I guess you just have to be there to support others when they need it aswell as get the support for yourself. If you've found anyone in particular that is helpful for you, who you feel could cheer you up when seeing what is in chat isnt what you want tto see at the time, try messaging them direct. Like I say I dont use chat so done know what goes on in there or whats said. I how you can get what you want from this site. :)