Hello from a new member.

[janemariesayed]

Hi everyone! My name is Jane and I'm very happy to have found this forum. I have suffered from depression and anxiety for most of my life. Mainly because of the problems that I endured in early childhood have affected me in a negative way through to my adulthood. Certain things happened that upset me greatly and I never got over any of them. Being continuously upset for many years has meant that the slightest thing has reduced me to tears where in normal circumstances it wouldn't have affected me at all. Life has been a struggle because of it. I am looking forward to reading the posts in this forum as I may just find some tips and help in dealing with my feelings. On the other hand, I hope that sharing my experiences and participating in this community may help others who are suffering like I am.

 

[pwarbi]

Hello and welcome to the forum. There are many members on here that have suffered with depression and anxiety in the past, and some that are still dealing with their issues now, so you are in the right place. Forums such as this I feel are important because sometimes we all need a place to vent and even if we don't need advice about anything in particular, it's good to know that there is always a place to come where others know what you're going through and you can always find somebody to just chat to.


Sometimes we don't need advice and aren't after people's opinions, sometimes we just need to be listened to.

 

[janemariesayed]

Hello Pwarbi and thank you for your welcome. Your message means a lot to me. It is true that sometimes we just need to be listened to, and reading others posts here I think will also help a great deal. Knowing that there is a place I can come to that has a host of people who are suffering like me, or who have suffered like me, or who have an understanding is a tremendous boost. I think it is a good forum to chat and relax with like minded individuals and I'm actually for once looking forward to getting to know some people. Thanks and God bless to whoever had the brilliant idea to start it all up.

 

[Quirah]

Hello, and welcome to the community. I hope you find what you're looking for here. Feel free to message me anytime you want. I also suffer from depression and anxiety.

 

[janemariesayed]

Hello Quirah and thank you for welcoming me here. I've only joined recently and am actually really enjoying this forum. Like Pwarbi said forums like this are important and I am beginning to feel that it is actually better for me, or doing me more good than what my counsellor is! Where abouts do you live Quira? Are you in the UK at all. I'm in the UK in the north east of England and live alone with my two dogs for company. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and hopefully lots more others on here. As well, I really hope that by sharing and reading other members posts that I can not only get help for myself but also help others. This is fast becoming my favourite forum!