Depression
DBSA Online Support Group
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 | 06:00pm - 07:00pm CDT
Free
Meeting Full
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About this meeting
The primary participants in this group are people diagnosed with a mood disorder and those who believe they may have a mood disorder.
Hosts
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Mike C.
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Lori H.
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James G.
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About the host
My brain's… a lot. If yours is too, you're in good company!
At my core, I'm a punkish creative & introspective nerd type. Hence why I get along with misfits so well. But I've spent most of my life feeling out of step—too much, not enough, and under a dark cloud I couldn't name. In my 30s I discovered I'm autistic with a side helping of ADHD. That was on top of a long history of anxiety, anorexia, trauma, and depression telling me I'm garbage. Footnote: I'm not, and you're probably not either.
Life's thrown me its share of UGH and I've spent a lot of time learning to stop hating my brain. Still kind of a love/hate relationship, actually. But progress is progress.
On paper, I’m a Certified Peer Support Specialist with ongoing training and all that. In practice, I’m just someone who’s been through a lot of the same mental health mess and sits in it with you.
Motivation for help
I needed support once, and no one was there. I never want anyone to feel as alone as I was. That's it. I want to shrink down the scariness we all face and remind people they're not as isolated in those feelings as they think.
All the years I lost to depression and self-destruction—I can't get those back. But I can make them mean something by showing up for people going through their own version of it.
I'm in your corner. Because, damn, somebody has to be.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading national organization led by and for people living with depression and bipolar disorder. Our peer-led, wellness-focused resources are available when, where, and how people need them—through online and in-person support groups, podcasts, videos, and print materials distributed nationwide. DBSA support groups offer a safe, understanding space to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and find hope. All groups are led by trained peers—individuals living with mood disorders—who are not mental health professionals but are uniquely equipped to guide and support others on their wellness journey.
We realize that sometimes there are waitlists because the meeting rooms are already at capacity. If this happens when you register for a group, there are more ways to find the support you need:
Standby Rooms
The meeting Standby option allows group leaders to invite waitlisted members into a meeting if seats are open (due to no-shows or last-minute cancellations). Members who are on the meeting's waiting list are invited to enter a virtual "standby room" where they wait until any available seats are offered. These seats are then offered to members in the standby room based on the order of the original waitlist. Learn More
DBSA Chapter Network Support Groups
If you're looking for additional support group options, we encourage you to join a support group through our Chapter Network. You can search for an in-person support group in your area, or, several offer online support groups open to peers nationwide.
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