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Myth or Fact?


15 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
It's the confessional, talk-show culture thing. Talking with someone who knows about the ways we distort things negatively, though... it can be really, really helpful. Especially if he/she isn't afraid to come right out and say, Yeah, now *that*'s a bad situation and you're right in this case. (But also knows when to say - you're overgeneralizing, etc. etc.)
15 years ago 0 80 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I thought I was the only one like that..   Talking does not always make me feel better and there are times I feel like screaming out to everyone,  HEY THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME!    But I know that would scare people away and would not be of benefit to anyone.
15 years ago 0 6 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I like that you don't say the simple act of talking makes you feel better - because it does not always. You add that it may make other people understand you better, which is a definite benefit.
I really, really dislike it when people encourage me to "talk about it" or "talk it out", and then feel shocked or surprised that I don't feel better afterwards. It's like the talk show culture/confessional culture gone haywire. Some are surprised that talking/listening aren't solutions in themselves!
15 years ago 0 1693 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Myth: Talking about depression only makes it worse.

Fact: Talking through feelings may help you feel better and family and friends understand you better. Talking about your depression and feelings is a sign that you are ready to deal with your depression and learn how to live a happy, healthy life. So talk, talk, talk…..

Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator


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