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Posted 10/12/2013 5:33 AM (GMT 0)
I just wanted to say thanks again for everyone who posted last week with advice for my school situation. I managed to

almost all (except one day that I missed unfortunately) of my classes.

I've been feeling very fatigued lately, even more so since the summer ended. I had really high anxiety through out the whole summer, and lately have been feeling both anxious and depressed, and really poor concentration and memory. Tomorrow is my birthday- I will be 21, and will pretty much be celebrating it alone, with one family member (and no friends) where I live. I'm not really excited about it at all, because there is really nothing to look forward to right now. I have had a lot of depression over the fact that i've let so many years of my life just pass me by without really living life to the fullest at all. I'm trying to remind myself, though, that it's the past and I can't do anything about it, only go forward, as difficult as this is.

 

Post Edited (anxious0813) : 10/12/2013 4:24:51 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/13/2013 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Anxious and Happy Birthday!!!

I am sorry to be so late in responding...this weekend has been a busy one!

I am glad to hear that you are making some progress and that you made it to most of your classes.:)

You should feel proud of that and feel good about the small steps, because they do lead to big changes eventually.

Can you pinpoint the thing(s) that are adding most to your depression and anxiety? Identifying these things and starting to take the steps to work in a more positive direction is something that I hope you can do. You are absolutely right that we can only go forward with hope for good things in our futures.

You are 21 and have your whole life ahead of you. I know that can be overwhelming at times...but it is also an awesome gift!

Can you look into trying/upping your coping skills at this time? Have you looked into the site Moodgym in our Resources? It could help you to turn some of the negative thoughts around, and get started towards brighter days.https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

I wish for you great things! They can happen, and I have faith that you have the strength and wisdom to go after them.:)

Birthday high fives, friend!

S.C.
Posted 10/13/2013 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
yeah Happy Birthday for tomorrow Anxious - my wish for your birthday is that this year will be the best ever - tell yourself that it's going to be great and it will be.
Posted 10/13/2013 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
The rest of your life is out there waiting for you and it will be much better, humans tend to withdraw when
troubled or sick, we are all guilty of the same behavior but its all we know to do, it doesn't make us happy
but we are more comfortable with it. As you begin to realize that things haven't turned out as you might have
planed your own system will compel you to venture out and expose yourself to the world. Let your gut
feelings keep you out of trouble they are part of our senses and are pretty good. Being able to recognize
that you have missed things I take as an indication of recovery instincts, it's ok to test the water, but just one toe, (baby steps)! "Happy Birthday", Today really is the first day of the rest of your Life! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 10/13/2013 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. Thanks for the birthday wishes and advice. My day was alright. I'm just going to try to focus on the future and on making my life better.
Posted 10/14/2013 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
That is a good goal, and we will be here to support you along the way.

You are an awesome person and deserve a year full of blessings, so again Happy Birthday!!

S.C.
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