Who are the long haulers? This term has arisen out of the common experiences of those persons “who have not fully recovered from Covid-19 weeks or even months after first experiencing symptoms.” Some of those symptoms (which form a syndrome) are loss of taste, smell, fatigue, and shortness of breath. These are just a few … Continue reading I have been depressed. Am I a long-hauler?→
The dictionary indicates that Symbiosis or symbiotic is the intimate living together of two kinds of organisms, especially if such associations are of mutual advantage. 2. A similar relationship of mutual interdependence. The Depressed Anonymous fellowship and the Dep-Anon family group fellowship working separately while building families together. These two very essential recovery groups are … Continue reading The Depressed Anonymous group and the Dep-Anon family group – a symbiotic relationship→
The following statements are the worst things to say to someone who is depressed. It’s all in your mind. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. You have so many things to be thankful for; why are you depressed? You have It so good; why aren’t you happy? Well, at least it’s not that bad. There … Continue reading Dep-Anon’s message to families and friends of the depressed→
Recently, Dep-Anon the 12 Step recovery program, for family and friends of the depressed was launched. Because I am a member of Depressed Anonymous, I continue to experience the power of that fellowship. The Dep-Anon manual and discussion guide for family and friends of the depressed is a powerful support group for those of us … Continue reading The Dep-Anon Family Group and Depressed Anonymous are my best friends→
“By our fellowship with other family members, who also may share life with the depressed, we admit that all we can do is to take care of ourselves. We admit that from this time forward, we are committing ourselves to the principle of living and let live. We also espouse the four C’s which state … Continue reading Dep-Anon family fellowship keeps the focus on themselves→
This recently published handbook (June 24, 2021) combines the issues of both the family and the depressed, providing a common ground for understanding and acceptance. The Dep-Anon handbook is divided into two sections, each with its own emphasis. Section one is about the need for Dep-Anon, a family group with a depressed member as part … Continue reading The Dep-Anon handbook combines issues of both the depressed and family→
Dep-Anon, a new publication from Depressed Anonymous Publications will be available this month and serve as a support group guide for family members who have a loved one whose life is affected by depression. Here, you will learn how the various symptoms of depression can overtake the mind and feelings of your loved one. The … Continue reading Dep-Anon: A 12 Step Recovery Program for families and friends of the depressed→
We believe that what we think, what we say, and what we do impact our depression. We believe that depression can be managed by applying the principles of the 12 Steps. All are welcome!
