Depression support groups?

Have you ever/do you attend a depression support group in your area? I cannot afford treatment or medication and this is my only option. Did this help you? Why or why not? What should I expect at a meeting?

NAMI is a good resource. I've attended three DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance) meetings. The only reason I don't continue is that they aren't held in my area. Meetings can be very helpful. Who better to talk to about how you're feeling than someone who's had a similar experience, right?

At a meeting expect to tell people your first name, your disorder (depression), and how things are going or a bit about yourself. If you want to hang out & just listen, that's cool too. The people there care & may be able to help you tap into community resources you're currently unaware of.

I spent years in counseling, private, and group. I took anti-depressants for most of that time too. None of it "cured" me. I found a man who is truly blessed in teaching in this area. His name is Leo Schreven. Tony Robbins is another person, who I believe is an excellent teacher in this area too. I can honestly say that after going to see him speak, and then watching his DVDs, I got more in 21 days, than I got from all the years, and thousands of dollars spent on counseling, and anti-depressants. There are other people who have been through this(much more relevant to me than someone who has just been educated to counsel)and have written books detailing their experiences. This is what worked(s) for me. I hope it works for you too, I believe it will. I truly hope you find a helper/teacher that works for you. Sincerely Will

www.nami.org

they links to local support groups in your community

I PREFER SEXAHOLICS ANN. YOU HAVE SO MUCH MORE FUN AFTER THE MEETING WHEN YOU ALL GET TOGETHERE AND TRY TO WORK THINGS OUT. THER IS MORE THAN ON WAY TO CURE DEPRESSION.