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Rachel (mumsnet) · 17/09/2004 14:19

Hi all, it's been suggested to us - and we think it's a really good idea - to set up a topic within the mind, body and soul umbrella to cover all aspects of depression. This will include PMT/PND/bi-polar etc etc. We're a bit unsure what to call the thread and were wondering whether you guys can give us some suggestions. Will let you know once it's up and running.

Rachel, Justine and Carrie

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lou33 · 17/09/2004 14:39

Mental health?

Beetroot · 17/09/2004 14:43

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Dingle · 17/09/2004 14:52

Don't really have any experience as such, but I understand what Beetroot is saying. Surely if someone is depressed one of the hardest things to do is admit it to yourself, do something about it, and most of all admitting to someone else.
By isolating issues on a seperate thread, couldn't this be seen as labelling?

lou33 · 17/09/2004 14:56

Those posting ont he depression threads ahve asked for it i think. They seem quite pleased at the idea, the bits I have seen.

tammybear · 17/09/2004 14:57

how about just something simple like worry board. although it may get more posts from other aspects rather than just depression

lou33 · 17/09/2004 14:59

Or something lighthearted like Eeyore's raincloud?

tammybear · 17/09/2004 15:00

ooo i like that

agy · 17/09/2004 16:14

Oh yes, I like Lou's suggestion - Eeyore's raincloud. Got a comforting ring to it!

spacemonkey · 17/09/2004 16:18

sorry lou but I think it's unbearably twee!

iota · 17/09/2004 16:23

How about the Black Dog - which is what I believe Winston Churchill called it (he suffered from depression)

lou33 · 17/09/2004 16:24

So do I sm, I was joking really.

spacemonkey · 17/09/2004 16:24

I like that iota

marthamoo · 17/09/2004 16:25

On another parenting site (which I abandoned many moons ago) they have a section called "Feeling Down" which just about covers everything. How would you feel about pinching that?

marthamoo · 17/09/2004 16:26

I think it has to be something more obvious than "Black Dog", tbh - it has to be completely clear where and what the topic is.

spacemonkey · 17/09/2004 16:27

yeah, I suppose black dog is a little cryptic

lou33 · 17/09/2004 16:28

Don't bother answering the phone to me then sm, continue tapping away on here!

spacemonkey · 17/09/2004 16:28

i'm too depressed to walk down the stairs to get it

iota · 17/09/2004 16:28

I just thought it was less in your face than 'depression' - a bit like saying willie for penis

marthamoo · 17/09/2004 16:29

If you didn't want to nick The Other Parenting Site's name - how about "Feeling Low"?

Answer the phone, sm!

lou33 · 17/09/2004 16:30

Black hole of depression?

spacemonkey · 17/09/2004 16:31

Slough of Despond?

SoupDragon · 17/09/2004 16:31

the only way is up

iota · 17/09/2004 16:32

sm -I'll return the compliment - I like that

spacemonkey · 17/09/2004 16:32

not very upbeat though is it

iota · 17/09/2004 16:34

and people who live in Slough might not like it