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

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Your Questions to Our Experts

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I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for many years after reading the article on hormones and depression I am now wondering if this applies to me I certainly… Read more ADHD

Hi. After over 20 years of having depression and anxiety episodes and long gaps in employment,2 failed marriages etc.
A very disruptive manner at school from the age of… Read more Should I tell my boss I am depressed?

I’ve had 2 or 3 short periods off work due to anxiety and depression over the last couple of years and I feel that the time has come to discuss… Read more Carer support

I have been supporting someone very close to me who has depression over a lengthy period of time.This is sometimes difficult especially when he is at very low points. He… Read more

Your Stories

Is there anyone else out there?

I think I have been unhappy since a child. I have made a complete and utter mess of my life. If one more person tells me ’ I should be… Read more why try?

ok where to start? so far I have racked up two sets of parents (plus two extra step moms)1 biological,5 half and an adopted sibling. none of whom want to… Read more Black hole

I met my husband 4 years ago. He’d seen me in my friends holiday photos & begged for a date.She warned him off-I’d been hurt, and had taken an overdose… Read more Caught in a Trap!

My story begins at the beginning.  I was a succesful business women trying to earn a crust, having built my business on reputation, blood, guts and tears. Being a single… Read more