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What are your favorite or top resources you visit regularly for this disorder or issue? Please reply to this thread and list a few of what you consider the best of the best online today.

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DocJohn

Al-Anon: 1-800-344-2666

Alcohol Treatment Referrals: 1-800-252-6465

American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345

American Chronic Pain Association: 1-916-632-0922

American Heart Association: 1-800-AHA-USA1

American Federation of the Blind: 1-800-232-5463

America Social Health(Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline): 1-800-227-8922

Anxiety Hotline: 1-800-331-2900

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters: 1-215-567-7000

Chariots of Hope (Wheelchairs): 1-860-242-4673

Cocaine Anonymous: 1-800-COCAINE

Compassionate Friends(support for a childs death): 1-708-990-0010

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance: 1-800-826-3632

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention: 1-800-931-2237

Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-800-931-2237

Eating Disorders Referral: 1-800 RENFREW

Emotional Health Anonymous: 1-626-287-6260

Foundation for Children with AIDS: 1-617-783-7300

Free Medicine Program: 1-800-921-0072

Free Medicine Foundation: 1-573-996-3333

Gamblers Anonymous: 1-213-386-8789

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

Heartbeat(Loss of Friend Family Members): 1-719-596-2575

Grief Recovery Hotline: 1-800-445-4808

Habitat for Humanity: 1-800-422-4828

Homosexuals Anonymous: 1-610-376-1146

Incest /Abuse Hotline: 1-773-327-1500

Make a Wish Foundation (Terminal Illness): 1-800-332-9474

March of Dimes (Birth Defects): 1-888-663-4637

MEDLINE(provides information for Mental Health Issues)

Mothers of AIDS Patients: 1-619-234-3432

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): 1-800-432-6233

NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-NAMI

Narcotics Anonymous: 1-818-798-3951

National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS

National Association for people with AIDS: 1-202-483-7979

National Cocaine Hotline: 1-800-COCAINE

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence Hopeline:
1-800-622-225

National Helpline for Substance Abuse: 1-800-262-2463

National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-843-56787

National Institute On Mental Health: 1-800-921-0072

National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society: 1-800-344-4867

National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-231-6946

National United States Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-422-HOPE

Ohio Advocates for Mental Health: 1-800-589-2603

Overeaters Anonymous: 1-213-542-8363

Panic Disorder Hotline: 1-800-647-2642

Parents Stress Hotline: 1-800-632-8188

Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN

Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Prison Families Anonymous: 1-516-538-6065

Rape-Abuse-Incest-National Network (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE

Red Cross Hotline: 1-800-336-4797

Salvation Army (Check your local area help with Food, Shelter Clothing, Support Services)

SAMSHA (Substance/Mental Health Service Administration):
Sends information for FREE/ or can download information)

Shelter Referrals: 1-900-841-PEACE

TeenHelp Adolescent Resources: 1-800-840-5704

United Way: 1-800-233-4357

WEBMD(Provides information for Mental Health)

Wheelchair Project(Free wheelchairs for the needy): Lifenets.org


UNITED KINGDOM HOTLINE NUMBERS

Canada Crisis Hotline: 1-800-999-9999

United Kingdom Bulemia Hotline: 1-314-588-1683

United Kingdom Crisis Hotline: 08457-90-90-90

United Kingdom Eating Disorder Hotline: 011-44-8456-341-414

United Kingdom Youth Eating Disorder Hotline: 011-44-8456-347-650















Youth Eating Disorder Hotline: 011-44-8456-347650

Depression Forum:

I have been impressed with many of the genuinely empathic responses on this forum. Most supportive responses sound like they really know the feeling of depression. So, do I because I have talked to and treated thousands of depressed people.

I have written a long chapter on Depression in my book (see the link below.) I hope it is helpful. There are many sources of help--therapy, groups, readings, friends and caring loved ones. If you can think of important ways to reduce the awful feelings of depression, please share your wisdom and personal experiences with me directly or on the Sharing Self-Help Ideas forum.

drclay

I'm sorry, but "talking to and treating thousands of depressed people" and being depressed yourself are two entirely different things. You can be empathic all you want, but you can't get it unless you've been through it, and it's wrong to say you understand if all you've done is listen to other people talk about it. It's like trying to say you understand what it's like to give birth just from having watched videos of it.

I found the Depression Fallout Message Board very helpful. It focuses on helping the family and love ones of people suffering from depression. It was from there that I learned a lot about depression and prompted me to seek help for myself. I've also read Anne Sheffield's Depression Fallout Book and thought it was great.
Depression Fallout Message Board

Anne Sheffield's Books

Candybear, she is a sufferer herself and I liked that about the book.

I realize that this is an old post but I just had to say something. This is the best response I have read anywhere.

I have gone through years of depression and I can't even describe it here. I attempted suicide years ago. Without thinking of anything. And it was such an easy decision to make at the time.

I have heard of several different successful suicides by people that I did not know. After the news gets out people say that they understand the grief that this person must have felt or they say that there is no way that things could have been that bad. I even heard someone say how selfish this act is. They just do not get it. I deal with it every day again and no one can say they understand it if they have not been through it.

I have never been treated. I have never seen a doctor. Never even talked to anyone about it. But I can feel it. And I know what it is like.

I can understand, but I think if the therapist or doctor actually believes you and is trying to understand it makes a difference.

totally agree!!!

That is the Truth. I have tried to place myself in someone else's place But until I am in that situation I will not understand.

Dear Dr. Clay,
I believe that we are all devinely led to the right place at the right time. I have been feeling quite depressed for some time now and through this channel was led to your book. I have scanned over it and read some areas. I believe it will help me to self-help myself and plan to study it. I just wanted to thank you for being my Angel today by posting your book on this site.
Sincerely,
needing a self-help book

"How could you not bow in front of such a human being (Dr. Clay Tucker-Ladd)! This is a great work, done by a brilliant mind, with deep ideas that point to a better humanity and to a better person. But it’s not only that. I found outstanding the idea of UPDATING, improving the knowledge that was transmitted by the book - “Psychological Self-Help”- after refining the new discoveries, validated by time and experts in the field, through the great experience of the author. I wish to see that done in any field; now that Internet and thoughtful-to-the-best-of-all-and-brilliant people allow us to have access to their achieved-and-enhanced knowledge.

Achievements and knowledge without soul means nothing to me! But reading from the book (work) and applying the advice there, reading Dr. Clay’s biography that shows his determination in helping others; it is lifting my mood and “increasing my serotonin” more than any pill or advice! J Am I bipolar or something? I don’t think so! But I think a little help in having a better assessment now would be desired! It’s not the first time I wonder how crazy I am and in what regard…!
And how can I not be excited, when I see such great people still existing! I felt the same when learning about Einstein, Stephen Hawking (Usually I write his name with an –s, even though I have seen it so many times. Probably I need a “-s” to express his many dimensions development J as a human being), and from the Brancatan (co.uk) site or Andrew Vachss’ site or other great people that I love, admire for works and attitude like a person during their life. Too bad Mendeleev (oh, my God, WORD heard about… Mendeleev! “That was amazing!” Shall I check if they heard about Mangele too? Maybe it’s better not to! He wanted to be remembered as a brilliant mind no matter how much harm he did! And for that reason better not to be added, not even like an EVIL example!) We still have the dynamic “periodic table of elements” wonderful site as an updated, enchanted work of Mendeleev, connected to Wikipedia!
I wonder if Dr. Clay’s work COULD, and WOULD be transformed in something similar in every-day or self-help psychology science."

As a "Thank You" I just copied from my journal (I like to call it my Red Book :-)) I am sure Dr. Clay will understand my homage.

So like a great idea to write about it.

Thank you for this information

Just For Today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for 12 hours that would appall me it I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for Today I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Just for Today I will adjust myself to what is and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my "Luck" as it comes, and fit myself to it.
Just for Today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just for Today I will exercise my soul in 3 ways. I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out; it anybody knows of it, it will not count. I will do at least 2 things I do not want to do - just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt, they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.
Just for Today I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit, not find fault with anything and not try to improve or regulate anybody except myself.
Just for Today I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from 2 pests hurry and indecision.
Just for Today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour, some time, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.
Just for Today I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, & to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.

thank you for posting that "just for today". i though that it was inspiering so i copied it. i thought that you'd like to know that i will be putting it up at home and handing it to others that would use it also.

I think this one is the best!

takethislife.com is a forum
dbsalliance.org has lots of info and local support groups

Depression is a very natural part of the human existence. Of course when it a great part of your life and is interfering with your lifestyle that may be time to seek professional help. Not only do meds need to be prescribed either individual thererapy, group support groups or other educational supportive classes to help I a a firm believer in sharing with one another our challenges. I do believe it is good to meet others with our same struggles as long as we set boundaries and keep our relationships in a healthy way. Sometimes we can help, encourage and strengthen one another. If one is closed or not interested in developing a closer relationship we have to accept that If O decide to go I want to listen and learn.

Thank you! I wish have to add that to my quote.

Depression is a Nutritional Disorder