Welcome

Depressioncanbefun is an initiative of Helen McNallen who has suffered from Clinical and Bipolar Depression and wants to help others and spread the word. The site's name originated from the 'black comedy' of her experiences of manic depression and is certainly not meant to offend or belittle Depression. The site was launched officially on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2008, at the invitation of the NHS at one of the many events hosted by them around the country.
- Helen McNallen

Whats New On depressioncanbefun.com

• See us recommended in this week’s Closer Magazine
• It’s Mental Health Awareness Month
• Doing our bit for Depression Awareness Week…
• Pursuit of Happiness Day
• See us in ‘Pick Me Up!’ Magazine ‘What’s…

Latest News

• Blood Test May Help Identify Mothers At Risk Of Post…
• New Way Developed To Study How Acid In The Brain Affects…
• Women At Risk Of Post Natal Depression May Be Identified…
• Off-Label Use Of Antipsychotic Medications
• Study Suggests Nature Walks Improve Cognitive Abilities…
• 10-Year Roadmap To Prevent, Fight Depression

Your Questions to Our Experts

Can you take over the counter diuretics with lithium?

Can you take over the counter diuretics with extended release modified lithium?  It’s just that I am finding I have swollen hands (as my rings have all become tight) and… Read more Treatments Not Working

Hello,

I am sitting awake once again and often search the site for help and answers as my brain travels one thousand miles an hour in a desperate search for… Read more

Your Stories

Rediscovering my Passions through Depression

Legs dangling out the windowsill into the unforgiving cold of Beijing’s winter, I sat in a trance, wondering what happened to me. At 28, I was in the global management… Read more Back from the brink

Anybody who knows me thinks of a funny, outspoken loud mouth who loves a good laugh a drink and a party. I would be at the crux of the here… Read more

Your Suggestions

From my own experience Some personal lessons in dealing with depression, learnt over long years (see my story posted elsewhere). Shop around to get help; I was sent by GPs to various counsellors, some… Read more read To me it is very important read books. Specially about adventures Read more