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

• Jongleurs Comedy Clubs to cheer us up
• Liz Wise joins our team of experts to answer your questions.
• Read our Postnatal Depression article by Postnatal…
• See our new physiology article ‘The 3 minute…
• WATCH DEPRESSION CAN BE FUN WEBSITE ON 6 O’CLOCK…

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Your Questions to Our Experts

The blues and going seriously into the red.

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

Your Stories

me

my story begins when i was 12 and just started secondary school i had met a boy called grant (not his real name) and we hit it off well, we… Read more 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

Your Suggestions

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 “negative energy”

If your mood is ‘black’ & you find nothing seems to lift it - do some housework. (Please bear with me…)
Putting a bit more effort than usual into… Read more Are you just a number?

Don’t stay in your job if you’re unhappy just to be loyal.  I found out you COULD just be a number no matter how long you are there!  I haven’t… Read more