Welcome to the boards and thank you joining the boards. To launch the IM feature, just click on the 'launch' button above the threads when you are on the forums page. From there, you will be able to add contacts and message those that are online. Although the group discussions may seem uncomfortable, many members here are very open in sharing their own experience and thoughts on depression. We are all here to support one another.
Keep us posted and let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We are here when you need us.
I'm new here, and depressed I guess you could say. Im not very open to group discussions so I was hoping someone could walk me through the IM group chat there. Sometimes its easier having a conversation in real time the awaiting someones reply.