I’ve taken some poetic license here. These blogs aren’t solely about depression, although they don’t drift far away. And they aren’t in this list by consensus!
There are many more great blogs recommended in the comments. If you have a favorite that isn’t listed, or even your own blog on a mental health topic, then feel free to add it to the conversation.
“Furious Seasons”
http://www.furiousseasons.com/ >
Philip Dawdy describes his blog as “one man’s attempt to make sense of mental illness in America”. He is a persistent campaigner, exposing the wrongs of big pharma.
Update: Unfortunately Philip has stopped posting due to other commitments. A great loss. There is plenty of good reading in his archives.
“A Beautiful Revolution”
http://www.abeautifulrevolution.com/blog/ >
I don’t know if I “get it”, but this site is full of great stuff.
“Space and Time”
Small posts about everything and nothing. Personal, humorous and self-deprecating.
Update: Unfortunately this blog has also been discontinued since writing this post.
“The Splintered Mind”
http://thesplinteredmind.blogspot.com/ >
Deals with neurological disabilities – ADHD, depression and the like – using plenty of attitude and dry humor.
“The Pursuit of Happiness”
http://happinesspursuing.blogspot.com/ >
This blog is subtitled “one man’s battle against depression”, which is an apt description. The anonymous writer is on a lonely journey to find out what is wrong with him and which treatments to try. A new blog, not self-indulgent and very moving.
Leave your favorites in the comments!
Nicola 14 Jun 2007 @ 2:41 am
Beautiful Revolution – I’m addicted.
Douglas Cootey 13 Sep 2007 @ 3:08 am
I just came across this and I have to say that I am quite flattered and honored. Thank you for ranking me so highly.
I like the name of your domain/blog, btw. Finding optimism is the only treatment I found to work for my Depression. It was hard work and took years, but I trained myself to think differently and take the bite out of Depression. That and I’m a cheeky guy who was too stubborn to believe I couldn’t fight Depression off without medication.
Of course, I had little choice. Side-effects were a pain. Unleashed mutant powers, scales, extra noses…I was a mess.
Cheers,
Douglas Cootey
☆ The Splintered Mind – Overcoming Neurological Disabilities With Lots Of Humor And Attitude
Dr Shock 19 Nov 2007 @ 1:57 pm
I like Vicarious Therapy: http://vicarioustherapy.blogspot.com/
She writes very well, I am mostly astonished by her frankness and openness.
Nice initiative this Top 5, when will be the next issue?
Regards Dr Shock
james 19 Nov 2007 @ 2:14 pm
An excellent blog – Vicarious Therapy – thanks for the tip.
I’m unlikely to do another ‘Top 5 Depression Blogs’ soon, and definitely no award! Perhaps a Top 5 on something unusual.
Annie 16 Apr 2008 @ 2:27 am
That’s a great selection up there. I chked out all of them and I agree that they are all doing a wonderful job !!!
Amanda 9 Jun 2008 @ 6:30 am
I found a really great blod for depression called http://www.myfightwithdepression.com/blog/
I found this site really informative with a really personal touch too!
gin davis 20 Jun 2008 @ 6:20 am
great at least we can conquer this mental depression issue
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gin davis
http://www.dual-diagnosis.net
Heather 31 Oct 2008 @ 11:17 am
Intersting article on depression and meditation, working with depression instead of seeing it as a problem:
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2008/03/depression-is-not-a-disease-anxiety-meditation/
Andrew 21 Dec 2008 @ 10:19 am
I think the answer ischanging the way we think. My thoughts and experiences – http://www.strayblackdog.co.uk
Thoughts, despairs and treatments of an experienced depressive. This blog is not intended to give advice, but to explain the everyday experiences, medical treatments, medication side effects, emotions and thoughts of a middle aged man who has been a depressive for 25 years
Brian 3 Mar 2009 @ 9:38 pm
Thanks for this posting. I’ve battled depression and bi-polar disorder for many years and finally am seeing some daylight after after a long, difficult struggle. I’ve begun blogging about my experiences at http://www.PotatoOrg.com
Connor Kelly 26 Apr 2009 @ 12:49 pm
Never came across Furious Seasons before. Alot of the posts on that blog are worth checking out.
Also I have started blogging about depression and exploring ways to cope with depression and recovery.
christina jello 30 Apr 2009 @ 9:21 am
I just came across this article on how to help depressed people and i just thought, I wish more people can read this!
it’s called Helping the Helpless
http://www.intent.com/blog/2009/04/29/helping-helpless
Lauren 15 May 2009 @ 7:07 pm
Am loving The Pursuit of Happyness!
LnddMiles 22 Jul 2009 @ 4:57 am
Pretty cool post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say
that I have really liked reading your blog posts. Anyway
I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!
MichaellaS 22 Jul 2009 @ 9:46 am
tks for the effort you put in here I appreciate it!
Luz M. Costa 7 Sep 2009 @ 4:24 pm
This is my favorite depression blog. He’s an English Professor, poet, and creative writer who has lived with depression for decades. The writing is literary and raw, artful and honest.
sandrar 11 Sep 2009 @ 12:20 am
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.
Charles Bivona 25 Sep 2009 @ 3:41 pm
I like Heather’s comment–working with depression instead of seeing it as a problem. I can relate.
Years ago, I hit rock bottom. Everything in my life failed: too many girlfriends lost, so many jobs lost, friends and family estranged, trapped in a marriage of emotional convenience–with no money, no pleasure, no passion, and no creativity or poems. I stayed in bed, weeping, for days. I finally understood what was happening to me. I hit the concrete floor of my psyche and scraped off a layer of skin. It hurt from my center out. I had never been so scared, but I still wanted to fight.
I needed to remember what had happened to me. I started talking it out with my few true friends and my family. I worked with a few great therapists and — for one surreal month — a sagely psychiatrist at the end of his practice.
Slowly, very slowly, I started scraping away at my shell of repression. I gradually started remembering. Today, I experience sudden and overwhelming emotional connections. I realize why I made certain past choices. I feel stupid and ashamed and worthless. I cry. I shake. I curl in a ball. I remember. I remember. I remember. I suddenly started writing.
The pain is so old it smells dusty, it bursts from my pores. I hurt in the old ways. I taste the adrenaline of the original fear in my mouth. I feel the old clench of terror in my entire body. Every muscles braces for more punishment.
It seize me up sometimes. I’m at the kitchen sink, doing the dishes, and I freeze. I remember in my body, as much as my mind. I shake. I flash back. I feel waves of terror and confusion wash over me. It’s all coming out, at last.
All I can think to do is write it all out, so I do. It helps. It’s healing. I am forgiving the past for its failings. I am forgiving myself, slowly, for my own.
I am finally speaking, repeating it all — one horrifying flash at a time — remembering and working through.
Please, all of you, be well
Depression Blog 10 Dec 2009 @ 3:28 pm
Hi. I like the links. I thought you might be interested in my friends blog website. He had depression for about 15 years. He’s only just started the blog so I was hoping for some feedback.
Thanks
Amy Beth 13 Dec 2009 @ 6:30 am
Depression has been a huge issue off and on since I was a young child. I have and am medicated, but I’ve been in a funk now for months that I’m having trouble pulling out of. I’m seeing a therapist and a parenting counselor!!! Ahh
John 31 Dec 2009 @ 6:48 am
A Beautiful Revolution tells a story of how dreams do come true and persistence certainly does pay off. There is a lot to be learned from this short story and I encourage everyone to read it, it also answers many questions that one may have except one that I had, I still don’t know if “Pickles have bite”. ;o)
Andy 21 Jan 2010 @ 11:40 pm
I’m unhappy every day of my life, from when i wake up to when i go to bed, but usually i cant sleep. i hear noises all the time, well every time its quiet. i want to die quite badly. Ive tried to tell my mum about my problems, she just blocked them out. since im only 14 i have to still go to my parents for everything, except my dad doesn’t want to hear about it and if i tried to tell him he would probably make fun of me for a long long long time with his wife and friends and as i said my mum doesnt even try to improve my life. all of my family are mean, heartless and stupid people. i cant stand them and to make it worse i live in a small 2 bedroom unit with my mum and two brothers, i also had to share a room with my mum and younger brother for 3 years but that has changed thank god. i keep on trying to think things up, things that will make me happy. maybe a puppy might make me happy or a set of toy cars. things like that but every time i ask my mum she just says no even though i do all of my chores and my brothers chores and im always trying to make her happy hoping that one day she will do the same. all of my friends talk behind my back and try to get me into fights, i treat all of my friends with respect and im loyal to them, i treat everyone with respect and yet im always the one that gets left behind and kicked in the face. i wish i was happy, i really do. sorry, i have to tell someone my problems, no one else will listen.
Marie 1 Feb 2010 @ 10:05 am
I had a friend who no longer wants to talk to me because I am downer”. I told this person that I can’t help feeling this way and I get the usual….”just think positive, quit thinking so bad of yourself, it doesn’t make sense why your that way, why dont your medications work then”,,,It’s sad that not just this friend but other people don’t try to sympathize or try to understand because it’s not a physical disease. Just because people can’t see it, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. I told this “friend” that if I could cut off my arm just for me to be happy and cheerful I would. I hate this feeling.
Brittany 3 Feb 2010 @ 6:16 pm
I have spent the past 2 days at home. I do nothing but eat, sleep and cry for various reasons. I didn’t bother showering today or even brushing my teeth and getting dressed. I don’t even make food, I grab whatever is easiest for me to sit down and eat. I have a blanket that I’ve wrapped myself in and won’t stand up with out it. I sometimes lie on my floor and cry and talk to myself. I always tell myself that things are my fault and that I am fat and ugly and stupid. I can’t picture my future at all. Sunny days used to make me smile. Today I saw the sun outside my curtains and it made me feel worse to know that so many people were out happily enjoying it while I couldn’t even find the desire to. I’ve gained weight. I have lost contact with friends and never really had contact with my family. I miss school frequently and always think about quitting my job so that I may sit at home alone and not see anyone. I feel like everyone has something going for them, something that makes them unique. An instrument, art, intelligence, whit, sports, something! I have nothing. I never have. When I was younger I had a lot of potential to do well. My mother held me back with all her efforts. I don’t think of the world outside much. It’s overwhelming to see everyone with their lives all coming together so well. I don’t know where they are going but they have families and friends and dreams. All I know is that I want to go everywhere and see everything. I’m not on the right path though, and I can’t find the energy to get motivated and work on it. I don’t want to tell my best friend/ boyfriend about it because I know he’s got his own problems. Besides, everyone is attracted to confident, happy people. I know I really like him and want to be with him, but sometimes I have a hard time feeling anything at all. I know what I have to do to make myself happy, but I am stuck in this rut. I worry a lot about being unattractive, probably more so than anyone should. I still make the effort to look good so that people won’t know how sad I am. It is not pity that I seek. I want understanding. I want to be happy. People constantly tell me that teenagers go through phases. Not all teenagers have tried multiple times to kill themselves or have scars from punishing themselves. I never blamed my depression on anyone other than myself. I don’t care who I am, I just don’t want to be me.
Sarah 17 Feb 2010 @ 5:43 am
I like http://emotionalumbrella.com. She’s engagingly candid about her experiences with a number of different medications, and also writes about trying alternative therapies, like meditation and such. Often entertaining, and I can always relate.
Curiosity 19 Feb 2010 @ 1:32 pm
Wow. Thank you, Sarah. It’s kind of weird to know that anyone out there is paying attention to what I have to say, but also super flattering. I always make it a rule to assume that everyone who visits is there for the picture of hugging animals I posted once (which gets WAY more traffic than I do. Seriously.).
…Though I do now feel a little like I should go meditate on which alternative medication to candidly report on.
Curiosity 20 Feb 2010 @ 11:59 am
@Brittany I don’t know if you’ll ever come back here to see this, but I just read your comment, and the first half of what you said felt like you were narrating my life. If ever you need to know that you aren’t alone, and someone out there understands EXACTLY what you’re talking about, you’re welcome to contact me. Hang in there everybody. We’ll kick this yet.
Debbie 28 Feb 2010 @ 11:42 pm
Here is a fairly new one but one that I think has potential to be great:
http://shebecamebutterfly.com
Sara 3 Mar 2010 @ 11:09 am
Ive been struggling with bipolar disorder ever since I took the anti depressant Celexa after the birth of my son who is only two. I was one of the very little percentage that this happens to. It threw me into mania. It felt too good. I knew something was going on and went to the doctor who told me I deserved to feel good. After months of trying to be perfect, not sleeping, talking quickly, making rash decisions, overspending, and finally putting myself into dangerous situations, I started to actually hallucinate. I live in Wisconsin and ended up in Cicero Illinois with a felon. We were apprehended by the police and they decided to send me to Mc Neal Hospital. Thats where I was mis diagnosed and given drugs i didn’t need. I don’t blame them but it made the next few months a lot harder than they had to be. Now Im taking meds to keep me on an even keel. I just had to give up guardianship of my two little boys to my parents, and it hurts so much. In my mothers eyes I’ll never be good enough to get them back. She wont try to look past the stigma of mental illness. I was abandoned by my best friend, most of my family looks at me like i’m a loser and s psycho. I know one thing. If something like this happened to a loved one, Id research it and try to understand and be supportive. Not whisper behind their backs at family gatherings.
Nina 15 Mar 2010 @ 7:35 am
I love reading the latest information about depression. I just started a new blog about it where I can hopefully share this information with others. Check it out if you’re interested. http://www.reflectionondepression.typepad.com.
Holly 18 Mar 2010 @ 10:04 am
I just started reading http://hershadeofgreen.com
It’s about her struggles with depression and weigh issues. Should really check it out.
4-Lorn 12 May 2010 @ 3:42 pm
I urge everyone interested in blogs on depression to check out the newest one in the blogoshere. Very heartfelt and nicely presented. It’s worth the time.
Steve 15 Jun 2010 @ 3:46 am
Thanks so much for list of blogs. Here is mine — I just started blogging on my depression. I hope writing about my experiences can help people understand what it feels like to suffer from depression and help combat the stigma associated with this illness.
Depression Help 6 Jul 2010 @ 7:03 pm
The above blogs are greatly contributions to merely bothered people in terms of depression, health, career, life, and alike. Still, there wide arrays of blogs out there dealing directly with quandaries of our lives.
Vicki Lovell 7 Jul 2010 @ 5:23 am
Steve who commented 15 Jun 2010 @ 3.46 am, no link to your blog, I would like to read it, do you have a link please. Thank you, I am trying to get up to the courage to start blogging my own experiences but feel no one will be interested.
james 7 Jul 2010 @ 1:58 pm
HI Vicki,
Steve’s blog is at http://thegallowspole.wordpress.com/.
Regards,
James
Dr Janelle Sinclair 9 Jul 2010 @ 7:10 pm
Hi There my name’s Dr Janelle Sinclair and I have just started writing a blog on depression. http://www.breakingfreefromdepression.com/blog. I thought you might be interested.
I’m a biochemist, natural medicine practitioner and medical writer. My blog is about the physical and biochemical causes of depression- and how to treat them alternatives to antidepressants.
Thanks.
Janelle
Jessica McCallister 18 Jul 2010 @ 2:30 pm
http://changing-personal-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/10-simple-tips-to-lessen-mild-depression
I hope you find this article helpful!
“10 Simple Tips to Reduce Mild Depression”
Regards, Jessica :)
Steve 19 Jul 2010 @ 4:49 am
Hi Vicki — sorry I forgot the link! Thanks James for posting it for me. Hope you’ll both keep looking in.
Thanks,
Steve
Rob 30 Jul 2010 @ 7:08 am
Check out my charity event and hear our story…
http://www.1000milesformatt.com
Holli Oram 2 Aug 2010 @ 11:50 am
I blog on healing from depression. I did. Really.
Brian D. 3 Aug 2010 @ 5:02 am
Great list — thanks!
Meagan K 5 Aug 2010 @ 11:38 pm
Hi all
I have begun an online art project called Draw That Beast, which I invite anyone with depression to join in on.
The premise is that Winston Churchill imagined his depression as a “little black dog”, which has stuck ever since as the unofficial mascot of depression. But what if depression could be imagined in another form? How would your depression look like?
I am asking people to submit original artwork (drawings, paintings, montages, photos) of how depression visually looks to them. The idea is to go beyond the descriptive words and try to capture the intangible with imagery. Like glimpses into the human spirit.
I am not-for-profit and am doing this out of curiousity and personal commitment to raising awareness of depression in the community.
http://drawthatbeast.blogspot.com/
All the best,
Meagan K.
Dave 22 Aug 2010 @ 12:36 pm
Relatively new blog but very interesting so far. Its not a totally depression focused blog but does include stories about this girls/woman’s struggle with depression and anxiety. She uses her love of animals, nature and traveling to fight her mental illness.
Very moving in some articles. A GREAT READ!
Kylie Butler 31 Aug 2010 @ 3:42 pm
This is my personal story of struggling through depression and finally finding a REAL solution to overcome it and live a happy and fulfilling life, like I never would have believed I could WITHOUT medication, and best of all, its available to all of us.
What if depression, anxiety, mental illness is just a program created by our sub-concsious to change our biology to become fatigued and in a state of ‘depression’ to enable us to survive in this overwhelming world we live in. What if this program could be erased and you could live a happy and mentally healthy life without all the baggage. Well, the exciting thing is you can and I know it, because I have experienced the life changing work of Terri Bowman and her ability to tap into the universal intelligence to remove all the stress in our brain and leave it feeling amazing.
You can read more about my story on my blog.
james 4 Sep 2010 @ 4:14 pm
Reg Carver wrote to me about his new blog on dealing with anxiety and depression, “Finding My Own Current”. It is quite reflective and also easy to read. Take a look at http://www.findmyowncurrent.com/.
Brett 9 Sep 2010 @ 1:54 pm
I just recently recovered from the most terrible bout of depression I’ve ever had in June. This one
lasted 6 horrible months! I just hope it doesn’t come back, especially that severely (or come back EVER would be
nice.) Reading these other posts and comments, I definitely don’t feel alone.
Miles 25 Sep 2010 @ 8:04 am
Here is a new, interesting depression blog written by a very articulate 34 year old woman. She speaks insightfully about her day to day struggles. Maybe some of you will find some comfort in it.
http://hopedespitedepression.blogspot.com/
David Wayne McCannon 2 Oct 2010 @ 2:50 pm
I am sort of partial to this blog since I am the one who wrote it. Check out my depression recovery story at http://athensmentalhealth.org/blog/?p=287
Dave
Callie 19 Oct 2010 @ 11:26 pm
Hi – this is a wonderful find – i’d been trawling the web for hope and optimism through Depression, and through my own Depression I’ve found positives and hope, and I just felt I can’t be the only one! Now I know i’m not. It’s very hard to educate and speak out about this, so I started my own blog http://www.calliopejones.wordpress.com and my aim is to show Depression is not a disability – accepting it can be what makes you special in more ways than you can possibly imagine. I for one would never ever want to be ‘normal’ now. Embrace life, embrace our differences, if it takes medication, or counselling, or natural remedies who is to say what is right or wrong? If it works for you, then that is the path for you.
The key in my mind is to keep an open mind. Never shut out any possibilities, you never know what opportunities and life changing revelations you might just be passing by.
nochnoch 20 Oct 2010 @ 9:19 pm
I just started my blog about my experience in depression for the lsat year, and wanted to read about other people’s experience. i wish i had known or read about this whilst i was in severe depression – but i guess at the worst times, i had no motivation to do anything as i was depressed
anyways just wanted to share my experience too and help each other out!
nochnoch (http://nochnoch.com)
Anne 29 Dec 2010 @ 1:36 pm
I wanted to update my listing from the comments section above… I recently moved my blog to it’s own domain. The new address is http://shebecamebutterfly.com. Thanks and I’m honored to have been mentioned! <3
Tim Lundmark 28 Jan 2011 @ 4:58 am
I would like to add my site to the list. Although my focus is not primarily on my mental illness the site is a window into my mind, which some may find interesting. I battle these things, work, have a family, and chase my dream to become a writer. Also if you visit my website you can find my published books.
http://www.thephilosophyofme.com
Vamsi Krishna K V 28 Jan 2011 @ 9:46 pm
There is a thin line between Depression and Disappointment. That is why it can get unnoticed sometimes. More so in case of babies or toddlers or young children. Learning that, I became very aware and sensitive to any behavioral changes in my son and other around me. I wrote more at http://healthscribes.blogspot.com/2011/01/commom-misconceptions-about-depression.html...
decodevo 2 Feb 2011 @ 5:20 pm
This is such a great thread. Reading about others’ experiences with depression can be helpful.
I started my blog as a bit of a therapy project (seeing as I can’t afford actual therapy), in the hope that writing my feelings and thoughts down would help me work through them.
http://www.lostandaimless.blogspot.com
[Trigger warning for posts on childhood abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, suicide]
Reactive Candy 13 Feb 2011 @ 8:55 am
Miss Candy is born and raised in Canada currently residing in the beautiful city of Calgary. She shares her journey with depression with you. Including her day to day activities, and thoughts on sports, politics, music, movies. She is all about living, loving, laughing and learning.
Psychologist in Pasadena 3 Mar 2011 @ 4:12 am
Interesting list. I’m ambivalent about these types of sites. Having a place to document feelings and a way to reach out to others is one of the best ways to pull out of your depression. Sometimes, however, I think these blogs end up being a place for depressed individuals to marinate in their own juices, without necessarily getting to the core issues that drive their depression.
As one of many psychologists in Pasadena CA that treat chronic depression, I work with people every day who are entrapped by their own minds, as they unknowingly beat on themselves in very subtle, “observation”-oriented ways. The best way to pull out of chronic depression is to capture yourself in the act of being unkind to yourself and intervene… the voice that is simply “observing” you, trying to “motivate” you, is often the voice that keeps you locked up and in pain. Pay attention– it’s often a judgmental, shaming, and hopeless message that the voice is providing, even when it’s just “telling the truth”.
The intervention that the depressed person must do, in order to stop the impact of this “observing” voice is to step in and defend the wounded and vulnerable part of their psyche that is under attack. Instead of telling yourself that you’re weak and lazy, there needs to be a loving voice that says, “I know you’re having a really hard time right now– I’m sorry it hurts so much.” That’s what a loving parent would say to a child that is feeling badly. For most chronically depressed people, they don’t possess a part of their psyche that knows how to soothe– all they own is the tormentor who likes to “tell it like it is.” If this is the case, being “loving” with yourself may ring hollow, because the depressed person doesn’t really feel any compassion for themselves. That is where quality psychotherapy comes in– the best way for a depressed person to develop a genuinely loving voice is to engage in an emotionally-active psychotherapy where the clinicians voice, during moments of deep emotion, starts to become internalized by the depressed patient.
Here’s a great link to a journal article providing a meta-analysis of studies done over the years that demonstrate the effectiveness of this type of treatment. http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/amp-65-2-shedler.pdf
PeterNye 14 Mar 2011 @ 11:19 am
Some good one’s in here.
One I’d add and have really recently taken a liking to:
allthingsdepression.com
Ellen 2 Apr 2011 @ 10:26 am
I really like erathora.blogspot.com. She’s very intelligent, battles the ‘big stuff” but doesn’t get bogged down. A bit of wit and whimsy as well.
Ellen 2 Apr 2011 @ 10:27 am
Whoops. Its erathora.wordpress.com. I remembered it wrong. Blame it on the depression brain!
Patricia R. Henschen, M.A. 7 Apr 2011 @ 5:43 am
A career/life purpose coach and writer, I am the author and publisher of two “anti-depression” blogs, one I started a year ago and one I just started a couple of weeks ago. Neither of these blogs is about “marinating in my own juices,” as a previous comment author stated. Instead, the emphasis is on positive self-help.
The first, “Rescue Yourself: CPR for Depressives” (http://cprfordepressives.wordpress.com/), is devoted to sharing depression-busting strategies that work and to detailing some of the latest research about depression that I come across. Since I am well on my way to recovering from depression myself, I feel compelled to share with others what works.
This blog is currently published once a week on Mondays. All articles are original work researched and written by me; most of the photos that illustrate the articles are also taken by me. The information is straight-forward, and the exercises are simple. The emphasis is on taking full and complete responsibility for one’s recovery, while reaching out to others and creating a support circle.
The second blog, “The Daily Antidepressant” (http://thedailyantidepressant.wordpress.com/), publishes daily M-F an uplifting, inspiring, or funny quote about depression, or something that can help folks with depression. It has to be positive. I don’t just plug a search into Google and copy and paste whatever pops up; I scour the books on my own shelves for information and inspiration that can help people.
I am very committed to publishing and maintaining these blogs, because I am committed to my vision of a world free of depression. I truly believe it is possible, although maybe not in my lifetime.
I hope whoever reads this comment will go check out these blogs, subscribe to them, and forward them to their networks–not because I want some kind of fame or glory, but because the information and inspiration in them can help those with serious depression recover and live better lives.
Thanks for reading!
Jeanne Ginther 20 Apr 2011 @ 10:47 am
Hi. When someone you care about has a psychological illness, this should be treated seriously. I’ve been checking out this great website on Psychological Treatment Center California and I think you guys should check it out and refer it to some you love. thanks
Mark 4 May 2011 @ 1:13 am
The amount of dialogue out there is fantastic. Maintaining blogs or even reading about the experiences of others is a great form of therapy. Some good tips to try out as well.
Mark 11 May 2011 @ 2:09 pm
http://mormonmommywithdepressionandanxiety.blogspot.com/
Especially good for mothers/women
T 22 May 2011 @ 6:11 pm
Check out http://www.doyouhavedepression.blogspot.com
This is a Blog written by a Family Doctor with an interest in Depression and Anxiety and wholistic healthcare.
Melinda Plummer 25 May 2011 @ 2:36 pm
I have a wordpress blog that I would like to share with everyone. I am a health coach who helps women who have postpartum depression. The blog is at: http://lifesourceintervention.wordpress.com/.
james 25 May 2011 @ 9:52 pm
Please note: I’m happy to approve comments that link to new or interesting mental health blogs, but not to pages that are overly commercial in nature without much editorial.
Thanks – James.
Phil Henson 28 May 2011 @ 6:42 am
I’m really enjoying this girl’s blog about her battle with depression. It’s more of a humorous approach to what every day is like and how she’s trying to cope with it. http://www.imreallyfinghappytobehere.blogspot.com.
Valerie 9 Jun 2011 @ 5:12 pm
It’s too bad a couple of the blogs are no longer being updated. Whenever that happens to a blog that I follow, especially when the topic is on something like depression, I fear the worst for the author.
I started writing my own blog called How to Fight Depression (http://how-to-fight-depression.com). I’m not the best writer in the world, and I realize my writing might seem a little robotic, but I started writing the blog to actually try and help others, and not just to vent my emotions. So I chose to take a neutral tone in my posts. I find that helping others and focusing away from my own pain helps me battle my own depression.
Martin 19 Jun 2011 @ 5:59 pm
Hi
Thanks for introducing me to “A Beautiful Revolution”
http://www.abeautifulrevolution.com/blog/ . I love the stuff that that guy is doing and would highly recommend it.
At the risk of blatant self-promotion, can I mention my own site http://toodepressed.com . I’m trying to make it a useful resource, providing detailed info on depression, but also blogging on my own experiences with the condition. I try to inject a bit of humour into those blogging posts, which I think is a welcome relief in the depression arena.
I’d welcome a visit and any feedback you have James. Thanks.
Karol|Copingwithdepression 30 Jun 2011 @ 7:43 am
Hello,
I think it’s great people recommending sites they’ve found useful.
The first time I started looking into depression, the site http://www.helpguide.org was very useful. There’s hardly any information you need on depression that you won’t find there.
And http://www.copingwithdepressioncenter.com focuses on skills for coping with depression.
Rebecca 4 Jul 2011 @ 9:32 am
There’s this writer called Kelly Dare who sometimes writes some great practical things about depression. She’s got two blogs – the first http://www.immediatesurrounds.blogspot.com has some useful stuff in it and in the second, http://www.kellydare.com, she’s just becoming really open about having Borderline Personality Disorder which is something not really covered anywhere else.
Katie Bridges 8 Jul 2011 @ 6:55 am
“Warriors of the Edge”
http://warriorsoftheedge.com/blog_263.html
A series of articles taking a gentle, uplifting approach to the problems that attack the mind. Written by Katie Bridges, a children’s sci-fi author who suffered from lifelong depression, a comorbid condition to her diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome.
Alcina Evans 2 Aug 2011 @ 8:07 pm
The blog mentioned above is fairly new. I am actually helping my friend. I particularly like the affirmations and thoughts for the day. I look forward to seeing what is new every one-two days. The blogger speaks from her experience which really makes it personable.
Joshua Stern 18 Aug 2011 @ 6:36 am
Please join me at my blog and check out my second part to the depression blog I posted the other day. If you haven’t seen check them both out!
http://www.Joshua-amotherslove.blogspot.com
Regards,
Josh
Twitter – @JoshuaJayStern
Sally Oakley 27 Aug 2011 @ 10:25 pm
I am new to blogging about depression and I’m starting with my own story.
Have a read at http://www.oakleythoughtso.blogspot.com
If you’d like to.
I branch out occasionally, but the main purpose is to talk about depression, particularly those forms perculiar to women. So I will cover post-natal (post-partum), ante-natal, and depression while breastfeeding/caring for young children.
How exciting, right?!
Sally
(@SallyRavels)
catharsiz 29 Aug 2011 @ 10:01 am
http://catharsiz.blogspot.com is a blog about giving up depression medication, and also about experiences at work given the depressive condition.
Shane 11 Sep 2011 @ 1:55 am
Very good read indeed. I have started a blog up recently about my struggle with depression. i think you will find it a good read and all comments welcome!
Felicia Stevenson 13 Sep 2011 @ 4:46 pm
HI there! This is a great idea for a post, thank you so much!
Check out my blog for (some) stories about my struggles with anxiety and depression… please feel free to leave comments, it’s only a couple of weeks old and I’m definitely craving feedback!
Thank you!
Felicia Stevenson 14 Sep 2011 @ 6:38 pm
I’ve just started my own blog on a collection of subjects, including my own battles with depression and anxiety for the past 25+ years.
sherin 17 Sep 2011 @ 2:51 pm
Hi guys,
Mmy friend and I just launched a website that is directed towards providing motivation and support for individuals going through stress and other personal problems like bullying, low self esteem and any hard ships in life. Here is the name of our website: http://www.mylifeboard.org. We are trying to build an online community were users can provide motivation and support for each other; here they will be able to meet other users going through the same problems, which will help them understand that they are not alone. This website is totally free
for all the users.
If it is something that you guys are interested to be a part of, come over to our website and share your story: http://www.mylifeboard.org
Thank you so much for your time
thomas 26 Sep 2011 @ 4:09 am
I have just started my own, mostly for a way to cleanse myself of the ugliness I’ve had to contend with and to come to grips with who I am, but also so that I can have discussion as to how to over come. Right now I’m at the lowest point in my life, and the tunnel seems to dark to ever find my way out of. I read books that say that we should just pt mind over matter and such, but how? My mind is all clogged up with what’s inside right now. There’s no manual as to how to simply put these things out of your mind and to focus on something productive.
Anyway, I would love it if someone were to check out my space and give me some pointers.
alifedepressed.com
Zoe 2 Oct 2011 @ 4:50 am
I have begun http://www.depressionhelpbook.com. Please come and visit.
Thank you.
James 2 Oct 2011 @ 1:36 pm
Your site looks really helpful. Thanks for sharing it.
One Man 9 Oct 2011 @ 7:55 am
Hello. Great list here. I’ll add my blog on dealing with depression to the list. It’s onemanswar.blogspot.com. I hope it helps others, especially men, who might be struggling with depression. Thanks for this resource. Feedback on my blog is welcomed!
Ryan Dunn 11 Oct 2011 @ 7:57 am
Thanks a lot for this great list. Always on the lookout for new depression related blogs to read.
halfwaybetweenthegutter 11 Oct 2011 @ 10:51 pm
Thank you for this list; I’ve been looking for people blogging on the same subjects as myself, which is an enormous task when there’s so much out there.
My own site (http://www.halfwaybetweenthegutter.wordpress.com) centres around my own experiences with depression and mental illness, with offshoots of poetry, photos and general musings. It’s a therapy of sorts.
nyc depression 28 Oct 2011 @ 2:47 pm
Throwing my website into the mix. Just a 20 something year old’s rants about living with depression in New York City.
Annonymous 29 Oct 2011 @ 7:53 am
I love these blog, but I wanted to add my own to the list. I write about my personal battle with depression and how creative things like music and writting and films helped me fight it. Click my name to see my blog =]
psychoticdepressionofastudent.blogspot.com
tori 5 Nov 2011 @ 11:47 am
i have been deprested latly i move almost every year i miss my friends the friends where i am now are just fakes my moms remarried hzlp help i hate my life help give me words of wisdom
Monica Slovenz 9 Nov 2011 @ 10:57 am
Blogsite about my struggles with both depression and an unknown neurological disorder, and most recently offering advice on how to feel happier, or “fake it until you make it.”
Monica Slovenz 10 Nov 2011 @ 12:16 pm
a blog about depression, and help to immediately feel better – great tips for living positive, too!
Bradley 19 Nov 2011 @ 8:34 am
Hi my name is Bradley and I’m a 30 year old graphic designer from
Toronto, Canada. For most of my life I’ve struggled with depression until I started finding comfort in art, creative writing and poetry. Although battling depression is still an ongoing issue for me, I’ve created a website dedicated to helping those who are dealing with the same or similar conditions. The Not A Doormat Anymore blog website focuses on coping with life’s hardships through artistic expression, hopefully inspiring others to do the same. Blog entries will focus on mental health and autism as well as current events, art and entertainment. The artwork I’ve included in the website constructively convey my feelings on some current world issues. These written and artistic mediums are my most effective form of communication as well as the main coping mechanisms that I use to assist in everyday dealings. If you are interested, the titles of some of my first blog entries are “A Brief Introduction”, “Coping Mechanisms” and “Vivid Dreams”. Also here is the link to the website:
http://notadoormatanymore.com/
My aim is to reach and possibly help as many as possible with this website because suffering in silence and loneliness only hinders the healing process. Thanks again for your time and interest.
Sincerely
Bradley
Iain 20 Nov 2011 @ 4:32 am
Hi my name’s Iain and I’m 27 (well at least at the time of writing this!) and I’ve suffered from depression for about 6 years. It got to the point last year where I tried to take my own life.
I’ve since turned this around and got my life back on track. I want to share my experiences with people and have written a small article on Squidoo (hopefully my name will hyperlink to it!).
Thanks
Shannon 21 Nov 2011 @ 12:36 pm
As a result of high stress for many years on the job, I came down with chronic fatigue and deep depression. My VA doctor had me taking 12 different anti-depressants but none really worked. I asked someone working in a vitamin supplement aisle at a local market about it and she suggested using lavender essential oil. IT WORKED!!!
I have learned that getting a 1oz bottle and putting 2-3 eye droppers of lavender essential oil into it and filling the rest of it with jojoba oil. When I feel depression coming on I put a few drops on one wrist (a pulse point) and rub my wrists together and the depression dissipates.
My depression has become less and less frequent. I don’t know that this would work for everyone but it is worth a try. It is a low cost and convenient way to deal with depression.
Please, if this works for you, spread the word.
Shelly 23 Nov 2011 @ 2:45 am
I am trying to get help for possibly and more than likely Bi-Polar depression. Just decided to blog – vent about my struggles. Please check it out and leave any help/ advice. Thank you.
http://depressedntrying.blogspot.com
KathieChant 28 Nov 2011 @ 9:38 am
I’ve recently started blogging myself about my own mental illnesses and hope that my experiences can help others to deal with theirs
Jeannie 28 Nov 2011 @ 6:27 pm
I have been on the antidepressant roller coaster for 20 years until I found a book called “Your drug may be your problem” It was like someone threw me a lifesaver and is pulling me back to my life. Please check out my blog and read this awesome book. It is life changing
http://findingme-jem.blogspot.com Please visit and share your stories
Les Colleen 4 Dec 2011 @ 4:01 pm
thanks for this excellent topic & narrative of this interrogation. You’ve set it out better than any presentation I’ve seen. Also thanks for citing my work on it. Your’s takes it higher.
Rocco Blegen 4 Dec 2011 @ 11:18 pm
I seriously loved reading this web site. I’ll surely place you in my favorites part.
MICHELLE 8 Dec 2011 @ 8:18 am
this is a blog i am starting today. after months of medication, and one on one therapy not working, i’ve started in on a weekly therapy group that provides me with inspiration, motivation, and food for thought while exploring and discovering myself in this state of depression.
MICHELLE 8 Dec 2011 @ 8:18 am
PS: http://mmpierce.tumblr.com
FreddyJames 16 Dec 2011 @ 11:08 am
I hve just written an article on depression, as I had a ten year battle with it before I started recovery. You can read it at http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-battle-depression if you wish.
Teresa 26 Dec 2011 @ 8:35 am
You might want to check out this one: http://alicesopenmind.blogspot.com/
anorexia clinic 30 Dec 2011 @ 8:03 am
I started blogging about my depression except i had some inactive periods where i couldnt even get out of bed let alone blog. But I have found that a lot of people out there can relate and they have shown interest in my blog with every update. This site does have some great content.. thanks for sharing with the public.
TWR 2 Jan 2012 @ 4:47 pm
I am tired of crying and being sad all the time. It seems noone cares or even can ;help me. I have been dinosed with bipolor disorder and have been on meds after meds and seen all sorts of dr.s. I stopped working and can not seem to cope with everyday living. I applied for SS disability 3 years ago but still they claim I can work. But I have so many moods swings and never can predict when they come and just take over my life. If I did not quit work, I was on the course of getting fired because I could not get along with other people and cannot handle stress of any kind. So, what in the hell am I suppose to do? My husband and 5 year old are fast asleep while I am up, not being able to rest because of all the crap that is going in and out of my head all night long. And when I do get to sleep from utter exhaustion, I cannot get up in the morning like regular people to do simple things. I want to be normal again! Right now, I just hate my life and I don’t know what to do about it anymore. I am ready to just give up
emagine 2 Jan 2012 @ 7:45 pm
Everyone feels depressed and overwhelmed sometimes, but it sounds like you feel that way much too often. I commend you on reaching out and seeking help and understanding from people through this blog,Many studies have been conducted in the field of depression to find out what is the exact cause of the depression. Depression happens for various reasons and depends on individuals, the environment, the family, work, genetics, life changes and many other reasons.
New Blog 5 Jan 2012 @ 12:15 pm
Hey I just started a new blog about my battle with depression. I hope you visit and realize you aren’t alone.
http://makingiteveryday.blogspot.com/
you can also follow me on twitter at @WeCanMakeIt20
Marla Jo Zeller 9 Jan 2012 @ 11:45 pm
expressionsofdepression.com check it out. It took me seeing many doctors and trying numerous meds and numerous combinations of drugs. Only a psychiatrist finally got the right conbination that got me stable. Know you are not alone. Don’t give up. I know you are frustrated and you have every reason to be. I understand. I’ve been there. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. Just do what you can do. Don’t expect any more of yourself than you can give of yourself. You will make it if you just don’t give up. See another doctor. Ask around. It’ll happen for you too. One day the worse will be behind you and you’ll feel half-way normal again! Good luck. Check out my blog. God bless!
Daniel 10 Jan 2012 @ 2:53 pm
I’d like to hear about your battle with depression and how it affects you and your family.
http://danielandtheblackdog.blogspot.com/
Kimi Finley 16 Jan 2012 @ 5:51 pm
http://www.ifonlyfortoday.wordpress.com
daily life on depression/anxiety meds
Phil LLS 17 Jan 2012 @ 7:38 am
I have just started a blog which is linked to my website. I suffered from various serious mental health conditions including Depression, OCD and OCPD. Over the last 12 years I have managed to come to a good place in life, mostly through obsessive study of Psychology and Counseling, and I want to chat about some of what I have learned in order to try and encourage others suffering from mental health related issues. Now blog. I would very much value any comments or discussion related to the blog. http://www.blogger.com/profile/15333889917555075473
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Dub Riley 29 Jan 2012 @ 11:27 am
Thanks for the chance to talk about alternative ways to deal with depression. I’ve studied modalities to release harmful emotions stored in our bodies and have decided to specialize in helping people deal with grief. I’m not selling anything and have no products to promote. I have a new blog and hope to find people to share their sadness stories along with their stories of healing.
I will share recipes, simple techniques, mind/body exercises. Some of these techniques are unconventional, but they are not aligned with any religion or culture, gender or race. All are welcome and everyone can practice these simple things without fear of any harm.
The blog is called Letting Go of Sadness and is at http://www.breathofsadness.blogspot.com. Thanks for this opportunity to meet others who want to share
Hayden 31 Jan 2012 @ 3:06 pm
I’m not sure what to do.Things just suck lately, and I find myself wondering why I should be alive. My grandmother died a few months ago, and we were very close. I recently found out that her husband murdered her; She was very healthy, and it came from nowhere. Detectives had told me they think he did it, and many lawyers, friends, family. He’s gone crazy, and my mother is worried about him coming after me.
My girlfriend and I also just separated.. Now things feel empty.. I feel like she was the only person I’ve ever known who’s really understood me. Lately I just don’t care about anything. For some reason, when I’m alone, I can’t help but think of the bad things.All the times she lied to me, the times she was out with a boy who constantly made fun of me, a guy who I hate more than anything in the world. She didn’t care about me. I try to think of the good stuff, but I start to miss it, because it seems like nothing that’s.. Worth it.. Ever happens now. So I try to stay positive, but either way, I feel bad. So sometimes, I think the only way to make it stop is death. I’ve tried telling my friends, several times, but they don’t take me seriously. They seem to think I’m just sad, but not dealing with any actual depression, which they know I have before.
It seems like my friends never want to hang out with me anymore. I don’t know why I want to be around anyone else. People are disgusting! Selfish, rude, just ignorant! And sometimes my friends tell me that I should just stop caring about how other people feel, and maybe then I could be happier. They say it’s not a big deal if one person feels that way. that’s absolutely ridiculous. If one person does, everyone will. I don’t want to be that way. I don’t want to turn into someone who’s cold and almost heartless, but I feel the transformation. I feel the world has turned its back on me, and I have nothing to look forward to..
I just want to be normal again.. I’m tired of feeling scared and confused and angry, and hopeless.
I just want to be happy again..
hommyl 6 Feb 2012 @ 2:10 pm
the best medicine and the only thing that can make humans happy is good and God.
hommyl 6 Feb 2012 @ 2:11 pm
pray to God Hayden.
hommyl 6 Feb 2012 @ 2:41 pm
The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. When a man knows that it is there, he is filled with joy. He sells everything that he has, and he buys that field so that the treasure may be his.