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[geoff]

There are on many occasions we have new members who areso kind to reply to a person, but also have some form of depression, and this extends to many other illness's that are associated with this disease, but are too afraid to post their own comment, which is a real shame, because they are hurting so badly inside, so I implore you to come back and post your own comment.

You can't suffer by yourself with this illness, because it only gets deeper and deeper for you to try and handle all those problems that just won't go away, so please I'm almost begging you to post a new thread.

This thread of mine won't be on page 1 for too long, as it will keep getting pushed down the list and end up on page 2, and then page 3.

There are too many names to mention that only have had one reply to someone else seeking help, and even if I mentioned a few, it would be so easy to miss someone out, so that wouldn't be appropriate for me to even begin.

So please consider joining us and we will endeavour to do all we can to try and help you. Geoff.

[BulldogsGirl]

I would but it seems all posts have to be moderated before they can be posted... so im wondering how long that takes and wether its even worth trying to find any help here

[geoff]

dear BulldogsGirl, thanks for responding, and possibly over the week-end your comment may take a little longer, but what I want to urge is that it's very important you post a comment, because we want to help you as much as we can, and I have written down your username and will keep on eye on what you post.

Please have some trust in us, because we certainly care for you. L Geoff. x

[Chris_B]

Hi BulldogsGirl,

Welcome to the forums. You're correct, this forum is moderated as are all major mental health forums in Australia. We have to be sure that what's being posted doesn't breach our community rules, which are here to keep all our members safe, including yourself. Have a look at the video below for an idea of how the forum works.

In terms of how long it takes, all posts go through a software filter that scans the content for potential breaches of the community rules and member terms, particularly with regard to distress and safety. If your post clears the filter, it will appear almost straight away. If it does not, it is held back for moderation before posting.  This can take between 12-18 hours.

We have thousands of new members joining each month, and as you can see from the number of threads, plenty of discussions happening and a very supportive community, so I'd encourage you to reach out, either via our forums or by using our support service through the link at the top right.

[geoff]

dear Chris, this is a very informative video, and it's another feather in your cap. Thanks Geoff.

[Wolfchild]

Hey Geoff I often wondered what is your gorgeous little dog's name?

[geoff]

dear Wolfchild, she always gets lovely comments and when she is lying down she looks like a jig-saw because there are so many spots on here that remind me of a jig-saw.

Her real name is Mindy but has a nickname which I often use on this site and it's Moo-Moo and always lets me know (if I can't hear the phone) when the phone rings making these high pitch noises, which I have to laugh at every time, do you have any pets yourself. Geoff.

[Wolfchild]

Clever Mindy 🙂

Yes I have two canines.  One is an elderly Staffy who has claimed the long end of the couch closest to the TV, the other a baby girl Shepherd who likes to run 123kms around the backyard every day.  At 14 months she is 30+ kilos and counting.  She is Security Officer and a bodyguard for the Staffy.  Although right now she is sitting at the front door with a teddy bear in her mouth whining that it is afternoon tea time, so she doesn't exactly look fearsome!  That will come soon eough though. I have trained many dogs for companions and security and Shepherds aren't even half sensible until they are 18 months old.  I love this adolescent-puppy stage.  You can teach them anything and the whole world is a mass of curious wonders to them.  Even an empty chip packet holds endless fascination - although not as much as a full one.

Anyway please give Moo-Moo a hug from Wolfchild and tell her I said she is very clever.

Hope you are well too...I always forget to ask about the human/s of the pack!

[12barblues]

I would like to askpeople who are depressed and have suffered from chronic debilitating nausea, what steps they took to overcoming this problem. I would also like to hear from people who have recovered from depression and what were the main steps that helped them recover.

Thank you

[Chris_B]

Hi 12barblues, for tips on recovering from depression, have a look through ourStaying Well forum and the threads below:

Self help tips for depression

Self help tips for anxiety

Anxiety and nausea