Experience Project Depression Support

Higher levels of depression support through Experience Project, Inc.

Experience Project depression support is an online community where users can share their experiences anonymously as well as obtain support from others in similar situations. In addition to sharing experiences, this free site offers information on a variety of subjects and even games and other trivia. This online support network was founded by a Stanford graduate who felt a need to help people connect over experiences in a supportive environment.

Depression Can Be a Lonely Diagnosis

People with depression may feel isolated and sometimes embarrassed by their diagnosis of a mental illness. Experience Project, Inc. allows users to connect with others who have depression in forums, groups or just by reading another person's story. All of this is done anonymously. This can help alleviate the feelings of loneliness without having to announce that they have a mental illness. Connecting with others is an important part of alleviating symptoms of depression and helps people understand that they aren't alone.

Connecting with Others on the Web through Experience Project Depression Support:

There are many popular social networking sites on the internet. These include Facebook, Myspace and Twitter. These sites allow users to connect with others, but consumers are not anonymous and much of what is said is posted for everyone to see. Some social networking sites offer groups in which users with similar values or interests can join and share with each other. People with mental illness or depression may join such a group to obtain support, but their membership is public.

Social Networking with a Purpose with Experience Project Depression Support:

Although Experience Project, Inc. can be considered a social networking site, it has some aspects that make it unique. Users are anonymous which makes sharing uncomfortable experiences or stories easier. People with depression can post their stories, connect with others and learn about their condition on this site without revealing their identity and this creates an open and non-judgmental environment.

Author: B. Mallory, Clinical Depression Symptom Product & Service Reviews