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Experiencing Depression? Thinking About Hurting Yourself?

In the SHM community forums Dini responded to a member talking about her harming herself. He said: I have heard depression described as pain and anger and trauma turned inward (against yourself) and in my own experience, I've found that often to be true.  It sounds like you are physically acting that out and YOU DO NOT DESERVE TO BE TREATED THAT WAY BY ANYONE, INCLUDING...

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Counseling Blues

In the forums, Joanne responded to one member who's seeking for some advice if he needs some counseling to beat depression.  She said: H,Welcome to our community. We can't give you counseling but we can offer support!It seems like you've had much more than your fair share of a bad childhood  Losing your father, beatings from anyone and everyone who was in a position to stop the...

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Coping with Wife's Depression

In the SHM Discussions Forum, here's a response from Joanne to the concern of one member about what he can do to help her depressed wife. Joanne wrote: Tell her you want to get therapy to learn what you might be doing that make it better or worse, and ask her to go with you. Together, you can learn about the ways in which your interactions help or hinder progress. In the process, you will be...

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How Do You Know if You're Depressed?

Dini responded to an SHM Forum discussion about recognizing the signs of depression. He said: Hi Jessica, I too would like to welcome you to this site. And am piping in here because in reading this thread I think the fact that you came here looking for help/support/advice may have gotten a bit lost in the "debate." THIS THREAD IS YOURS. IT IS ABOUT YOU. It is about you seeking help here...

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Depression and Anxiety Caused By Life's Adversities

In the SHM Community Forums, Dini admired one member's courage of speaking out his feelings about his depression and anxiety. He answered his concern by writing: JJunalo, Hello and welcome to these forums. I'm glad you felt comfortable enough to come here and have the emotional courage to say what is truly going on with you; in my humble opinion, that takes courage and I admire it!...

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