My first post in a forum.

[Chromie]

Hi, I’m new to the forum. I have a mild case of depression and I’m doing really well. I am currently studying to be a counsel or so I can help or assist other people in a similar position as me.

[Peppermintbach]

Hi Chromie,

Welcome to the forums 🙂

I think it’s great to have you here and thank you so much for sharing a bit about yourself. Many of us here can empathise with your depression, and I’m glad to hear that you seem to be managing things okay.

Kind thoughts,

Pepper

[monkey_magic]

Hi Chromie,

It's great to hear that you are doing really well despite mild depression. Can I ask what you did/do to manage your depression?

I've also had some downs and I find staying active the best way to cope with it, would love to hear more from you 🙂

[geoff]

hi Chromie, welcome to the forums and I'm really pleased to hear that you're studying to become a counsellor, and it is good that, if I can say that in the nicest way possible, that if you are experiencing depression yourself, and I say this, because then you know what it feels like to be depressed.
With every counsellor, whether it's been with a psychologist or psychiatrist I've asked them straight out whether they're had depression themselves, simply because a textbook can only teach someone only so much, whereas if you've been down that black hole then you can understand what somebody is trying to tell you, even though I'm very sorry for you.
I want to congratulate you and you're assistance on the forums will be of great benefit to all of us, and welcome you on board, but before I finish I hope that you are getting the help you need, and remember we all try and make ourselves better, but with someone else they may uncover points that you may not have considered. Geoff.

[White_Rose]

Hello Chromie

Welcome to the forums.

Depression is the pits isn't it? Doesn't matter whether it's a mild or severe situation we can feel uncomfortable and want to manage our lives better.

How is your course going? Do you find insights into your own character as you learn? I would love to know more about you. It's a great ambition to help others.

Mary

[demonblaster]

Good on you Chromie, counselor study & coping with depression hard but doable isn't it.
As Geoff said it'll help with your job for empathy.

You've landed at a very good site, well run, moderated, good people who know pain.

Gl hope to see you again 🙂

[Chromie]

Hi Pepper, thank you for the warm welcome and I am glad I’m here to. Look forward to chatting some more.

[Chromie]

Hi Monkey_magic, l like walk a lot and read when I can, it stops me from over thinking and creating negative thoughts. Also I have got into cooking and baking.

[Chromie]

Thanks Geoff for the warm welcome and I hope that I can be of some assistance to everyone out there. I look forward to chatting soon.

[Chromie]

Hi White Rose, my study is going really well and yes I learnt a lot about myself. It has been a struggle at times juggling full time work, study and dealing with depression, but I am doing really well at the moment. Look forward to chatting soon.