Welcome

Depressioncanbefun is an initiative of Helen McNallen who has suffered from Clinical and Bipolar Depression and wants to help others and spread the word. The site's name originated from the 'black comedy' of her experiences of manic depression and is certainly not meant to offend or belittle Depression. The site was launched officially on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2008, at the invitation of the NHS at one of the many events hosted by them around the country.
- Helen McNallen

Whats New On depressioncanbefun.com

Upcoming Events:

• Creative Approaches to mental health - 1 day workshop July 14th Leeds
• Taboo Violent Voices 5 August Kent
• Taboo Violent Voices 22nd July Leicester
• Living with Voices Course 12th July Kent
• Are you or a loved one currently going through the highs or the lows of bipolar?
• Calling all carers to Carers Roadshows in Nottinghamshire Monday 2nd to Friday 6th…

Whats New:

• Interview with BBC Radio Sheffield about positivity…
• Meditation helps leading news correspondent for Panic…
• Free meditations
• Avoid Rejection and Get Connection TED Talk by expert…
• Happy Easter!

Your Questions to Our Experts

Addicted to shopping

I am interested in receiving the same kind of treatment as Helen because I have an lifelong addiction to shopping that I can’t control. I am spending more than I… Read more Anhadonia

I have had anxiety and depression on and off for over 10 years. While the anxiety is under control along with the depression thanks to medication, Steraline. I am suffering… Read more letting my family down

hi, i have been suffering depression & anxiety for a year now, i feel so silly for feeling like this but nothing i do makes me feel better. i make… Read more Can you take over the counter diuretics with lithium?

Can you take over the counter diuretics with extended release modified lithium?  It’s just that I am finding I have swollen hands (as my rings have all become tight) and… Read more

Your Stories

Depression and me

So, where do I begin? Lets go from the start. I was rushed into hospital with suspected meningitis in October 2011. They later found out that it was a severe… Read more Rediscovering my Passions through Depression

Legs dangling out the windowsill into the unforgiving cold of Beijing’s winter, I sat in a trance, wondering what happened to me. At 28, I was in the global management… Read more Back from the brink

Anybody who knows me thinks of a funny, outspoken loud mouth who loves a good laugh a drink and a party. I would be at the crux of the here… Read more It is possible to live with depression

I was a happy outgoing child, until age 10 when puberty struck. Prior to that first period, I thought I had a brain tumour - I was so depressed, so… Read more

Latest News

• Researchers shed light on how depression is related…
• Could a simple blood test predict risk of suicide?
• The bit of your brain that signals how bad things could…
• Mental health consequences of long-term political violence…
• Scientists seeking way of detecting chronic traumatic…
• Why does job loss increase mortality risk, but a recession…

Your Suggestions

My coping strategies 1) Put on your favourite album and just sing along to the lyrics. If you have as awful a singing voice as mine just sing under your breath. Concentrating on… Read more From my own experience Some personal lessons in dealing with depression, learnt over long years (see my story posted elsewhere). Shop around to get help; I was sent by GPs to various counsellors, some… Read more read To me it is very important read books. Specially about adventures Read more getting some exercise

Exercise is good for body & mind - but motivation is a major issue when you’re depressed.
One way to get a bit more exercise in your everyday life… Read more