The two sides of the depression coin in relationships need more than each other to stand. Support groups play an important part in hold the relationship in place. In plain talk, understanding has to come from both of you or it just isn’t going to work
The purpose of support groups with couples
You learn to understand your own problems through seeing them take place with other people. As you see and hear from them you learn more about yourself. The “Fresh Eyes” concept of problem solving is a staple of business management and should be in life management as well. Using the power of the support group will advance the solidarity of your own relationship.
A support group warning
Online support groups not only have a security problem but do not give you the personal connection that you need. A variable of depression is the feeling of being alone or detachment. Communicating through the Internet feeds into the loneliness or detachment. If you do use it there should be guidelines in place.
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Online support should not be your primary support
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Online support should not be used as a regular dependancy in your life
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Online support groups are best with people met offline in a support capacity
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Do not allow strangers to enter your support circle
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Never give out personal information and end contact if asked
In managing depression you have to learn to break the patterns. Alone in a room looking into a monitor while at a keyboard gives a false comfort. Reaching out to a physical person or group helps to break the pattern. Online support groups run the danger of extending the separation felt in another manner.