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[Seamy Bob]

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.

 

[triceps]

Welcome Seamy Bob. I've got the same three anxiety disorders as you and have had a very good experience sharing on this site. Great job making it through school given your anxiety difficulties.

 

[Seamy Bob]

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

 

[triceps]

I'm now retired (on disability) but I wish I had the self-esteem I have now back when I was in college. It was a very difficult accomplishment. I've done much better after taking the attitude that included being very open about my anxiety disorder, if asked, and not being a bit concerned about others' opinion of me. I know I'm a good person and for me, that's all that matters.

 

[Seamy Bob]

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.

 

[Cuchculan]

Welcome to the forum. Just reading your last post in the thread. We can try and explain things to others who have never suffered from the condition. Some might go a bit over board with the whole sympathy thing. Which we are not looking for. I don't blame them for not knowing how to react. Think I kept it a secret for years. Not really knowing how people would view the whole thing. Now most know. Mind you they tend to forget a lot of the time.

 

[Joshua1]

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.

Be determined that the future year will not be as bad as the present year and sow seeds.