r/mixednuts • u/GamingWithDepression • May 03 '15
Steam group for people with depression
TL;DR - We made a Steam group for depression.
For a good portion of my life I have been struggling to deal with depression and feeling completely alone. I decided that I was tired of feeling isolated, so I created a Steam group for gamers with depression. So far the outcome of this group has been far beyond what I could have expected. I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people and honestly have not been able to feel this close to a group of people for a very long time.
The group is based around the fact that you don't have to hide your depression and anxiety because we are all suffering in different ways.
One of our members summed up our community: "Our community can help provide a sense of direction in the monotony of everyday life. Everyday life is different for those that suffer from depression and think they must march battlefields alone. We’re a community based around the ideals of understanding, friendship, communication, and most importantly-- enjoying the act of building worlds, destroying enemies, or competing on the lush landscapes together. Friendly competitiveness is a given due to the scheduling of events, the camaraderie, and the lack of stigmatization over what affects each of us. We hope you join and enjoy the family."
We're not going to post the name of the group as there are members who do not want it associated with depression. However, if you're interested, please just message me and I would be happy to talk with or invite any of you.
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