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Depression - sharing experiences
Meeting in Cambridge, England

Introduction

I have not studied depression at the University - but I made a few experiences and observations in life. My impression is, that some depressed people know much better what is good for them or bad than the doctors. There is a huge potential of knowledge, based on experience.

I believe in the power and magic of sharing and listening to each other, and feel inspired to organise this first meeting (see below). Hopefully the outcome will be an ongoing sharing, listening and self help group (like the "Hearing voices in your head? Seeing things?" group. Ralph

Depression - 1st meeting and sharing, Cambridge Thursday, 7th November, 7pm at Bharat Bhavan (Old Library), Mill Road, foot of railway bridge This event is open for everyone who is directly or indirectly affected by depression. Special guest and speaker: Cambridge therapist Marianne Rodolakis (phone 01638 50 88 80) is trained to do "The Journey" with people and will give a short introduction to "The Journey", based on the famous book with the same title by Brandon Bays (see www.brandonbays.com). A journey lasts usually several hours and brings you to the very root of your depression or other disease, healing the course of it. Very inspiring! Cost: donation (for hall hire). If you are interested in receiving an invitation and possible future meetings, please e-contact me (subject = "depression") Ralph

How to deal with depression

I would like to bring your attention to our Depression Guide, located at www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/Depression/Depression.html . The Depression Guide was created to address the needs of our site audience, over 60% of which suffers from both chronic pain and a depressive disorder. Studies have shown that people suffering from chronic pain are four times more likely to suffer from clinical depression than healthy individuals. In fact, depression can also cause or aggravate pain symptoms.

My friend and healer Mike Meredith made a web page about "Coping Helping & Supporting When Someone is Depressed" at www.stress-counselling.co.uk/counselling/depression7.htm

If you are in a crisis, reading the 5 Laws of Life You Can Depend on may help you.

A phantastic book I recommend for everyone who is directly or indirectly affected from manic depressive (bipolar disorder) behaviour:
"The Unquiet Mind" by Kay Redfield Jamison, ISBN 0-330-34651-2 (£9), PICADOR press

LINKS

• Mental Health Project - mental health through optimum nutrition http://www.mentalhealthproject.com/
• Cambridge Manic Depression Fellowship Self Help Group www.mdfcambridge.org.uk
• The Depression Alliance www.depressionalliance.org
• The Association for Post-Natal Illness www.apni.org
• Mental Health Handbook 2002 Cambridge / Ely online at: www.cambsmentalhealth.org.uk
• "Coping Helping & Supporting When Someone is Depressed" at www.stress-counselling.co.uk/counselling/depression7.htm
• More links below...