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By flip on Oct 14, 2008 | In Helpful Hints, Medical Information | Send feedback »
Depression need not be a lonely battle - there are many others suffering from it, who are willing to lend a helping hand; and there are many sources of information and support. Here's a few links to South African resources:
* Depression and Anxiety Support Group - 011 783 1474/6
*Health 24 Bipolar and Depression Support forum at http://www.health24.com/Talk/Bipolar_and_Depression_Support/2282-3894.asp. The forum also offers an excellent source of up-to-date information in its Depression Centre at http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-807.asp.
* Depnet at http://www.depnet.co.za- an excellent SA website with information, articles, a letterbox and an interactive community. (Run by Lundbeck)
*South African Depression And Anxiety Group at http://www.anxiety.org.za/ - lots of information on more than just depression. (011 262 6396)
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I Think I'm An Expert By Now...
I have spent the last 30-odd years battling depression. I have been told that Christians shouldn't be depressed; that it's my fault, that something is wrong with my faith, and the list goes on.
I have made my peace with the fact that I'll live with this for the rest of my life, but I think it's time for the Church (in its widest sense) to wake up and start dealing with reality. Depression is not "negative thoughts", it is not "sinful" - it is simply a diagnosed medical condition that needs to be managed.
Maybe my story can help others. Maybe you can help me.
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