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Quality Or Quantity?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Northern California

When I was younger it was whoever had the most friends wins. Later finding they weren't all "friends" but more like people I knew. So, I'm curious as to your thoughts on this. Putting aside those days of depression where you don't care one way or the other. What is important to you, having a handful of very close friends? You know those that can count on you and you on them no matter what. Or would you rather know a bunch of people that you might be able to depend on for support, but you're… read more

4 days ago
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Personally, I don't have a big group of friends at all in my physical locale, Henrico, Virginia, Pams, but I do have a large one on Instagram, MyDepressionTeam, and Facebook. Many of my Facebook friends are people who grew up on Okinawa, as did I, and some of them were really close friends there when we were kids a very long time ago, lol, as I just turned 69. I grew up on Okinawa during the '60s and '70s. I believe that in certain, varying ways that I can count on all my friends on Facebook and on MyDepressionTeam, but not on Instagram, as there are scammers on there. And Thank YOU for asking Me yesterday to be your friend, my dear friendπŸ˜‰! . .

4 days ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Quality! Although, in certain scenarios, there's safety in numbers. God bless you, Pam.

4 days ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I believe in praying to Heavenly Father to ask for people who are uplifting, supportive of my beliefs, take me as I am (faults & all), non judgemental, will not be afraid to tell me if something is going wrong (honest, but respectful). Seeking only people who I'm happy to be around & don't cause me extra stress.

I essentially ask for people who will be like a family or guardian πŸ˜‡ angels.

I believe asking Heavenly Father about my friendships and all relationships lead to a more positive lifestyle.

I also go to Heavenly Father in prayer πŸ™ 🀲 if I feel something is wrong in a relationship to ask for guidance & help with the right way to solve the situation.

With keeping my faith involved in the building of my support system and leaning on the Holy Spirit of Heavenly Father to guide my way I can grow in him.

21 hours ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Definitely a small group of friends that are close and can be supportive of each other.

2 days ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I love your answer, Melissa! . . πŸ‘. .

19 hours ago

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