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I’ve never been part of any type of support group, in real life or online. Did some digging and found this. Any tips or advice for a newbie?

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Hi pyrlove498

Same with me

just joined this week in a state of panic

As far as advice is most people here are going through the same things

It really helps to talk to someone

welcome

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Right now I’m actually feeling pretty good. I joined now hoping to get a feel for it. Thanks for the welcome!

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Marshall64

Just be yourself and share how you are feeling, what you are going through or just how your day went. If you have something that will help someone else, do that too as helping others will a also help yourself.

I researched support groups in my area for depression and I go weekly to a group. If nothing else, it gets me out of the house.

Welcome to the site.

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