Depression Understood Forums

Hi Puck, I can totally relate to what you're saying. In fact, most of what you've said, I would also apply to myself. Everyone I know would probably describe me as a happy, dedicated, reliable person. However, on the inside, I hate myself. I feel down constantly, and that makes me feel weak and emba...

Hi Ieris, Yes, both sets of films are really great. I'm going to see the Hobbit on Saturday which is something to look forward to. A lot of the books you mention I've never heard of, so it's go tme curious to go and read up about them. I know what you mean; frends think they're helping by giving adv...

To be honest Frame, I've never tried historical fiction, although I'm always interested in reading new genres so I'll no doubt get round to it eventually. Thanks for the book references, I'll make sure to look into them. And also thanks for the tip about the free e-books. As said, they're the only t...

Hi Frame; Thanks so much for your welcome. I think that's all I need at the moment; an empathetic ear as you said, somewhere where I feel I can share my thoughts without te fear of being ridiculed or pittied. I never realised the mirror between my work and home life. Thanks for your take on this, it...

Hello, I'm completely new to this sort of thing, but I just need to talk to someone and am not sure where else to turn. I'm not sure if i've got depression; the furthest i've got is the self-diagnosis quizzes online as i don't want to go to my doctor. I'm the kind of person who likes to think they c...