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

• Happy New Year
• See us in Take It Easy Magazine
• Good news - GPs to stay as primary contact for depression
• We’re not just 1 in 4
• Ministry of Defence encourages servicemen with mental…

Latest News

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Your Questions to Our Experts

Anxiety

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How can I rid myself of this dreadful feeling and also destress. The two together are crippling!

Many Thanks

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I am very irritating because i live in alway depression of anything…if one depression finish i will start next one.
I will be never happy… Read more Blood pressure

I am a 36 year old male nursing student who is currently battling my own depression. Recently I have had my blood pressure read by multiple students and tutors revealing… Read more

Your Stories

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 23 year old - scared.

I am 23 years old. I am horrifically depressed. I don’t understand why. I have a good, sort-of-well-paid job, I have a fiancee who loves me and who I love… Read more Silent Scream

I had a breakdown in 1997 after 20 years of keeping to myself the sexual abuse I experienced at my Primary School.

I vowed never to speak of the traumatic… Read more

Your Suggestions

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