anxiety and depression.

Hey there lately I've been feeling on edge and depressed. I don't like feeling like this. All I want to do is stay home and go to work. I have no drive to do anything and I know it's not the way to live. Since 2011 I've been suffering from anxiety and it's getting any better. Recently I started seeing a counselor to relieve some stress. I'm only 23 and I want more I just don't know how to get out there and get out of this funk. Any suggestions on how I can control my anxiety and depression.

Good day and Welcome!

We all know the funk very well. It does sound as if you are heading in the right direction with management. It is all we can really do is take baby steps towards learning control of the way we feel and see the world. Medication can help many people have the mental time to develop management techniques.

Karen gave you lovely suggestions,and I am going to build on one of hes. Activity--outdoor activity can really do wonders. The physical exercise has been proven to turn on chemicals in your brain that fight depression and anxiety.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495

Being outdoors in nature also has beneficial effects.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/major-depression-resource-center/how-nature-helps-depression/

Just going for a walk around the block ro the park can help your body and brain 'heal' from the symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Make today a good one, friend.