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Juicylucy
17-02-18, 07:15 AM
How do you go about it.

Paula
17-02-18, 09:48 AM
Mind is the mental health charity in the U.K. and some of the local centres do offer groups that might help. We have a list of helplines and resources in the U.K. and Ireland http://www.dealingwithdepression.co.uk/showthread.php?14277-Mental-Health-Helplines-amp-Resources-UK-amp-Ireland

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 09:51 AM
Thanks. Do I have to get refered by my own GP. havent reallt got the confidence to walk into somewhere new.
Just yet. Xx

Paula
17-02-18, 09:53 AM
No referral needed. Give them a call and see what they suggest

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 09:54 AM
Have you ever been to a group where they all to talk about this horrible illness. X

Paula
17-02-18, 09:57 AM
Yes, here. For me, this is the support I need but we all need different support

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 10:11 AM
St the group is it just based on depression or other things x

S deleted
17-02-18, 10:49 AM
The only group based therapy I’ve experienced was a CBT course which was just like a classroom based situation. I’ve also attended a Confidence course. We have a group locally called Survivors but it’s more like a community thing where you can just do your own thing, read a paper, get something to eat, colouring and art, play snooker etc. I went but I just felt like an outsider and rarely interacted which defeated the object. They would arrange day trips and parties and stuff and you could sign up for free swimming sessions which was cool I suppose but no one sat around talking about their illnesses and how they were feeling. But as Paula said that’s what this place is all about.

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 12:57 PM
I couldn't go if it wasn't based on the horrible illness. Xx

Suzi
17-02-18, 01:13 PM
Have you had a look locally to see what there is in your area?

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 03:21 PM
First time I've reached for help is coming on here. Wouldn't no where to start x

Paula
17-02-18, 03:52 PM
Have a look at that list I posted, and contact Mind

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 03:56 PM
I'll see where my nearest one is. Do they help you x

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 04:48 PM
In time I'll contact them.
In the mean time I'll keep posting here and I'm in touch woth a very close friend.

Suzi
17-02-18, 05:00 PM
Glad you have support around you.

Juicylucy
17-02-18, 05:18 PM
I've had it for a while and he kept saying to me listen reach out for help you won't be disappointed. He told me it be the best thing ever. Since july last year. And here I am. Talk g to people. X

Suzi
17-02-18, 10:19 PM
It's good that you're listening to him.