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    Depression Support Group

    Hello,
    I have been dealing with some pretty severe depression that is only getting worse. I don't want one-on-one care nor do I want medication because I know my problems, but can't seem to deal with them. I would rather talk in a group setting. It would seem as if Hong Kong seriously lacks group counseling for mental health issues. Has anyone found something? Even Meetups has nothing worth attending aside from a happiness seekers group that meets once in a millennium. Please let me know if you find any group counseling.

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    may be what you are looking for.

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    Thanks, but I really am looking for group sessions, not one on one. I dont see anything like that on your site.


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    It may not be on the site, but call them and ask.

    They should be able to point you in the right direction.

    I know several people who have found them extremely useful.


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    I know you specifically said you did not want one-to-one or medication so apologies in advance for ignoring your request BUT have you tried these interventions? Really a combination of the two is extremely helpful especially as you say you have severe depression. I could not survive (literally) without the medication and the three lots of one-to-one I have had were all extremely useful. You say you know the problem, but the one-to-one sessions will help you cope with the issues. They may also uncover other issues as in my case. Severe depression is a killer, get help.

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    Depression is a terrible thing to deal with alone. I know from years of personal experience and those of my loved ones.

    It's good that you are looking for an outlet to talk about it - the best thing you can do is to talk about it - but don't outwardly dismiss one-on-one counselling. Forget the stigma that society has attached to "talking to a shrink".

    I have personally used Resource (ReSource The Counselling Centre), who are affordable and excellent. Other people close to me have found success with St. John's Counselling Service (Who we are).

    A support group would be an invaluable source of comfort for you, but I cannot profess to know one for depression off hand. In Hong Kong, many support groups are specialised into particular niches to offer more targeted support - such as Alcoholics Anonymous, AlAnon (support for relatives of Alcoholics), Over-eaters Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous etc

    I wish you all the best for your search for support, which should be out there in one guise or another, and I implore you to consider talking to a counsellor one-on-one. Everyone needs someone to listen.

    Quote Originally Posted by hullexile:
    I know you specifically said you did not want one-to-one or medication so apologies in advance for ignoring your request BUT have you tried these interventions? Really a combination of the two is extremely helpful especially as you say you have severe depression. I could not survive (literally) without the medication and the three lots of one-to-one I have had were all extremely useful. You say you know the problem, but the one-to-one sessions will help you cope with the issues. They may also uncover other issues as in my case. Severe depression is a killer, get help.

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    A good doctor plus group chat with recovered depression patients are good tools for u !

    Let me know if u need further advice. Willing to help !

    I have helped many friends to live with depression happily


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    Hi Buddy888, can you recommend any good, affordable doctors who are familiar with (and do not stigmatize or patronize) bipolar/depression and anxiety patients?

    Much appreciated


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    There is a meetup group named Hong Kong depression and anxiety meetup... may be helpfull


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    Quote Originally Posted by katkatkat:
    Hi Buddy888, can you recommend any good, affordable doctors who are familiar with (and do not stigmatize or patronize) bipolar/depression and anxiety patients?

    Much appreciated
    I'm with Mary Ackerman, she's an amazing counsellor. Best therapist I've seen in thirty years for depression and anxiety, can wholeheartedly recommend her.

    She's relocating to Oz soon but will do Skype consultations:
    CARE Counselling - Relocation
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