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By Anonymous - 30/12/2010 01:17 - Australia

Today, I finally found the words to describe how I felt after two years of depression. I asked on Yahoo Answers what I should do next. The most 'helpful' answer told me to go on a picnic. FML

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livers210 0

Thursday 30 December 2010 9:03

Why would you ask random online strangers? Correct me if I'm wrong, but therapy seems much more logical...

omgshaylaaa 0

Thursday 30 December 2010 9:06

picnics are very calming and relaxing :) stop whining op!

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supahnazi 0

Saturday 1 January 2011 3:24

my advice for depression: suck it up

spiderlicious 0

Sunday 2 January 2011 7:10

Yahoo answers sucks, try Help.com instead!

claudeiam 0

Sunday 2 January 2011 8:26

You should go on a picnic.

gooseboy 0

Monday 3 January 2011 2:33

Repeat questions over several days. View your-mental-health.8m.com/blank_27.html and page B for effective natural treatments.

DrStarryguy 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:10

lol I saw that question

lisaleid 0

Friday 21 January 2011 9:18

lmp

e_and_b 4

Friday 29 July 2011 23:31

I would not discourage you from getting professional help, but a picnic is a good idea. When I am feeling anxious or OCDish, going outside for some light physical activities and sunlight helps me. I am actually going up to the mountains, as soon as I finish some consulting work I am doing today, and yard work.