I just wanted to pop into this section and say hello to everyone. I've been dealing with anxiety and depression on and off for a while now. It took some time to even realize what was going on - for the longest time I felt like I was just "weak" or "weird." I'm glad to know that I'm neither of those things, and I am really happy to have run across this place... maybe we can help each other out.
Hey there!
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janemariesayed
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Hi there EmmVee, nice to meet you here. I'm sorry that you are suffering from anxiety and depression. I am too, and have been a sufferer all my life and have not managed to find a way out of it. I had counselling a couple of decades ago, but the depression never fully goes away. People think I am weird, and I'm sure they think I am weak too. I know though that I am a very strong person despite what it may seem to other people. I've not been on this forum long, but I'm very glad that I've found it as I think I may find some help here. I'm hoping too, that if I share some things that have helped me get through a day, that my posts might just help others too.
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Hello!
I'm new to this site as well, but have suffered from anxiety and depression off and on for a decade now. It's awful... And most the time I feel like I'm hiding from a dark grey cloud that loves to hang above my head. Although ignoring it doesn't always help either. I've tried many things to overcome it, but nothing has truly worked for me.
Maybe be talking amongst others who share the same problems can help. Either way nice to meet you!
I'm new to this site as well, but have suffered from anxiety and depression off and on for a decade now. It's awful... And most the time I feel like I'm hiding from a dark grey cloud that loves to hang above my head. Although ignoring it doesn't always help either. I've tried many things to overcome it, but nothing has truly worked for me.
Maybe be talking amongst others who share the same problems can help. Either way nice to meet you!
janemariesayed I have no doubt you are strong. I think deep down each of us is - I mean, you have to be made of some stern stuff to be able to cope, despite the weight of anxiety and depression.
Aleece13 It's so nice to meet you, too. I think just talking through things with people who understand CAN make a huge difference.
Aleece13 It's so nice to meet you, too. I think just talking through things with people who understand CAN make a huge difference.