# SDMB Ongoing Depression Support Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 17, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ongoing-depression-support-thread/653187 "2013-03-17T18:12:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ongoing-depression-support-thread/653187/1 "2013-03-17T18:12:04Z")
I propose an ongoing thread for depression support here on the SDMB. We are a wonderful bunch of people. Some of us are going through some heavy shit, some of us have ass-backwards brain chemistry, and sometimes it’s an awful lot to deal with. I see people reaching out for support, and getting it, in several threads around here, and it seems to me there’s been a recent upswing in the number of us who are feeling sad, discouraged, and alone. I thought maybe it would be a good idea to have a thread dedicated to depression talk, where anyone can speak up if they need a hug or a pat on the back or help talking back to irrational thoughts. Maybe we can all help push each other through our darker moments. Before we get to talking, though, I want to stress that we’re not trained therapists here and you should probably be talking to a doctor or counselor for help too. Medication and therapy can do a lot, but you need to get out there and get the help you need. We can listen to each other, though, and sometimes having someone to talk to, someone who’s been there, can help. [National Suicide Prevention Lifeline](http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) (USA, Canada) 1-800-273-TALK (8255) [Other Crisis Lines](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines) --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-ongoing-depression-support-thread/653187)._