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Hello,

There is a ministry at my church where it's a support group meeting thing that meets once a week... oNe of the support groups is for people with depression. Well, my counselor wants me to go, and I ended up getting that night off of work every week, so I am all set up to go. Should I be scared of going? Does anyone else have good/bad experiences in them? Remember, I'm not a person that publically states that I'm depressed... I'm afraid to tell anyone, even a counselor! I am going to church in a little bit to check the ministry out and see if I even can get in it. I'm sure if it is closed, I still can get it becaue my counselor is the head of the ministry! Anyways, i'm rambling now. Are support groups helpful or not?

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good luck, I hope it helps ya! God bless, and I agree, support groups are a blessing from God, there isn't really anything like that where I live, especially not for teenagers, but, from talking to friend that feel the same as me, it at least helps to know I'm not alone, go for it! and good luck!
 
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Hi servant4ever -
I am so glad for you, that you went to the group and liked it. God used groups like that to make a huge difference in my life. I love them so much that I've been leading support and recovery groups for years now, whenever I get the chance.

You will find you are not alone there, that many in various ways have traveled the road you've been on, and they'll be able to share with you their experience, strength, and hope in God that has made a difference in them. And someday you'll probably be helping others the same way. Here's how I summarize recovery groups: in-depth discipleship.

Another thing - in most groups, the only requirement is that you say your first name. You don't have to say another word if you don't want to. The pressure is off. But I bet sooner or later you'll want to open up.

God bless you, friend. This could be one of the most important things you'll ever do. I'll pray for you.

Aloha in Jesus
 
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