Depression Room Questions - Let's Try This!

Sometimes the Depression Room can go a little off topic. New guests or members enter and are unsure how to join in the conversation, or try to butfeel overlooked. As moderators, one way we can help to run things a little more smoothly and inclusively is to ask on-topic questions. This will help tokeep the conversation on track and create open invitations for new participants to join in.

I'd like usto get together a list of depression-related questions. I'mgoing to start off by listinga few right here.Please add any more you think of in the comments below! I will go through the comments later and add your questions to this listso they're easy to find.

If you're moderating in the Depression room, please lean onthese questions to help guide the conversation. Let's try this out together :)

1) Sometimes people describe depression as being trapped in a bubble or stuck in mud. Can you describe what it feels like for you?

2) What symptoms of depression do you most struggle with?

3) What kind of difficulties does depression cause in your day to day life?

4) Is there any particular time of the day/week when your depression really seems to take over?

5) How does your depression affect your relationship with others?

6) Would anyone like to share how they manage their depression? What have you found helpful?

7) Would anyone like to give an example of a negative thought they struggle with?

8)What do you think caused your depression?

9)To what extent do people around you understand your depression and support you?

10)What are the warning signs that you need to seek professional help for your depression?

11)Can you remember a time when you weren?t depressed? How were things different?

12)Did you know that gratitude is scientifically proven to make us happier? What are three things you?re thankful for right now?

13) Has anyone ever tried a mood diary? How did you go about it? What did you learn?

14) Self-care is really important and can be helpful for those struggling with depression.
a) What is one way you take care of yourself physically?
b) What is one way youtake care of yourself emotionally?