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> Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:44:33 -0500<br>> From: makerspace@rbean.users.panix.com<br>> To: discuss@lists.hackerspaces.org<br>> Subject: Re: [hackerspaces] Please reach out<br>> <br>> >Short answer: The best thing to do to support someone who reaches out <br>> >is listen.<br>> <br>> Also, the SSRI-type antidepressants are worth a try, they work well for<br>> some people (although apparently not everyone).<br>> <br>> My problem was social anxiety rather than depression (I was also<br>> depressed, but I could deal with that. It was the anxiety that was<br>> making life difficult). It's treated with the same antidepressants (and<br>> as a bonus, I'm not depressed anymore either).<br>> <br>> The Makerspace is what keeps me sane. I don't work in IT, and for many<br>> years I didn't know any other nerds. Now I know a whole bunch of people<br>> who "get it". I never had any social anxiety around these guys.<BR> <BR>This is one reason why hackerspaces are such wonderful communities. :)<BR> <BR> <BR> </div></body>
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