I’ve taken some poetic license here. The blogs aren’t 100% about depression, although they don’t drift far away. And they aren’t in the Top 5 by consensus, since I am the sole judge and arbiter.
“Furious Seasons”
http://www.furiousseasons.com/
Written by a seasoned journalist, who describes his blog as “one man’s attempt to make sense of mental illness in America”. Excellent commentary on the medical approach to treating mental illness.
“A Beautiful Revolution”
http://www.abeautifulrevolution.com/blog/
You either get it, or you don’t. Well, I don’t know about me. But it is great stuff.
“Space and Time”
http://embracingmyinsanity.blogspot.com/
Small posts about everything and nothing. Personal, humorous and self-deprecating.
“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. It’s a new blog, not self-indulgent and very moving.
What are your favorites?
14 Responses 
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.
Idetrorce 15 Dec 2007 @ 7:21 am
very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
Idetrorce
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!