Has anyone tried group therapy??

[Divine_beauty]

I’m really trying to get help or talk to people who are going through the same challenges as me. I’ve had a terrible week I started self harming because I feel so alone and worthless.

[Brian_H]

I want to try group therapy for depression but I haven't been able to find any. I think it would be great. Something like AA but for depression. Hopefully someone will post here with some resources. I'm so sorry about your feeling worthless and self harming. I'm here for you. I wish I knew what to do.

🙏

[Divine_beauty in reply to Brian_H]

I talked with a helpline for the first time and I felt a little sense of relief.

We all have bad days some days are just worst than others. I appreciate you ;).

I hope you’re doing well too!

[13ga]

hi devine - and welcome to HU!

i've been doing group therapy thru video chat for several months now... and i absolutely love it!!! i couldn't possibly recommend it more highly!!!

especially in these times of isolation - it provides safe, human interaction, with kind and caring people that are in the same or similar place. not only does it also provide an opportunity for others to help me - but i also get plenty of good feels by being able to help others as well!!

there are MANY organizations which offer these - and most of them are free of charge. the 1 i use most often is from nami.org . they have chapters across the country - and you can participate by using zoom (preferred) or just by phoning into an access number. i think the utmost benefit is by using video - because so much more value is achieved by SEEING other people, and their unspoken communications.

another site you can try is: weconnectrecovery.com/free-...

they offer 8+ meetings / day - 7 days a week!!!!

if you're shy about using a video chat - there are also 'warm lines' that you can call in via only voice... these are available 24/7... if you google that term, you'll find many offerings.

all of these groups offer support for depression (ALL forms), anxiety, addiction, self-harm - you name it! any kind of mental support you need - these groups are for you.

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i'd like you to listen to my next words as they play in your head - because the voice in your head telling you these things, is simply wrong - you are NOT worthless. and you are most definitely NOT ALONE by any stretch of the imagination - don't take my word for it tho - attend any of these sessions - and you'll immediately see that you are in VERY GOOD company!!!!!

read thru the posts on this forum - and you will also see how NOT ALONE you truly are!

[Divine_beauty in reply to 13ga]

Omggg I literally almost cried reading this. Thank you so much for helping me find a resource that might actually be very beneficial to me. I really appreciate your kind words to I really need to hear that. You are truly an amazing human being.!!

[13ga in reply to Divine_beauty]

you're oh so welcome! i'm so glad i could help!!

but you should also know - you're an amazing human being also! you recognized that you needed help; you fought against your shyness, and asked for help!!! YEAH FOR YOU!!!!! that is no small feat!

i'm giving you a virtual 'pat on the back' and a hug to boot! 🤗

[Divine_beauty in reply to 13ga]

Definitely going to look into the group!!

[Imaaan]

Youre not worthless. My dear, You're a Queen and dont let society or negative thoughts convince you otherwise. I'm glad that you reached out to a helpline and that it helped.

I did group therapy around yrs ago and I found it to be beneficial. I did cognitive behavioral therapy which in essence helps reframe your thought process by setting challenges and finding ways to accomplish them. It focused heavily on how our thoughts effect our behavior. I hope you find the best therapy to help you overcome everything.

Pls always reach out to someone whenever you have the urge to self harm because you're too precious .

[Brian_H]

Hi, I hope you are feeling better. I'm curious if you were able to find any group therapy? I tried both of the links provided by 13ga with no luck. Did you fare any better?

[Divine_beauty in reply to Brian_H]

Hey, I was not able to find any groups still looking around .