New to this.

Hello everyone, hope you're all well during these crazy times.

I was on a similar forum many moons ago and since then I've actually been to uni, graduated etc.

I'm here to speak to people in a similar position to me. This last year has possibly been the most depressing, unfulfilling year I've lived.

I suffer from generalised and social anxiety in addition to depression. I just need somewhere to talk, be open and vent any frustrations I have.

Thanks triceps I appreciate the compliment. It was hard, but I got there through in the end through stubbornness and proving myself wrong.

I've become very open about my anxiety disorder as well. It doesn't phase me to talk about it, but the depression I suffer from is a lot harder to explain and I do that whole macho man thing where I don't like to admit that I struggle.

Even though you lacked the self esteem you now have when you were in college, i'm happy to hear that your attitude has changed and you're in a better place now. You come across a very good person, and I'm sure you are. One positive I've taken from having anxiety and depression is the empathy I have for others to know that they could be going through the same as me, and I know the toll it takes.