How to Join Depression Support Groups

Finding and joining a depression support group is not always that easy, and it can be hard to choose the right one for you. Some groups might just talk about how they are feeling in the moment, while other groups might have activities and arts to express what they are feeling deep down. Read on to learn to find and join a depression support group to get you on your way to happier days.

Instructions

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  Do your research on the Internet and elsewhere for depression groups near you. Find support groups that will be beneficial to you and your feelings of depression. Some groups are very easygoing, and you are not required to tell your whole life story. Other groups require you to participate.

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  Ask your loved one if they know of any groups, or recommend any groups to you. It might be nice to go to one that someone you care about has been to and trusts. Ask your loved one if the group was beneficial.

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  Look in community newspapers and see if there are any depressions groups that you might want to try out. Remember that you are not obligated to do anything in a group, and you can leave if you are ever uncomfortable.

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  Join a few groups if possible and test the waters. See which one you think would be able to benefit you the most, and help you with your depression. You can continue to go to both group if you feel they will both help.

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  Decide what group methods you find helpful, after two weeks of joining a group. Try to be open minded and give each group a chance for a few sessions before you leave it.