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Posted 12/11/2011 10:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi All

I have been posting in this forum for a few years now and have seen various members come and go. When I first found this support group I was in a bad place with my anxiety and was also suffering with bad depression. Before joining and making my first post I used to come and read others posts and for the first time I did not feel alone and saw that others were battling the same disorder as me.

After reading on the outside I decided I wanted to make my first post which was anxiety provoking in itself ( what will people think of me, will people reply to my post, will I get along with other members etc etc). Once I had made that first post I felt a big weight of my shoulders as I felt I had for the first time spoken freely about what was going on with me.

The responses I got were amazing very supportive, very friendly, very welcoming and with some great advise about ways and things I could do to get better. It has been one of the best things I have decided to do and have made some friendships along the way some of whom still post and others who have left the forum.

I think with anxiety & depression it can be a very up and down journey and at times I have not posted as often but have always checked in to see how every one else is getting on. Anxiety is a hard to live with and unless you have lived through it it is hard for others to relate which is why I believe this forum is great.

If you are reading this post and are not a member and wondering weather to join or not then all I can say is give it a go and I am sure you will find great support here and could be the first step towards confronting your anxiety/depression. It can be a long road to recovery and I myself am still on that road but by taking one small step at a time and trying to stay as positive as I can hopefully I will be able to manage things a lot better and this support group has played a big part in aiding that road.

Take Care All

Hibee
Posted 12/11/2011 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
Ben,

Thank you so very much for a truly heartfelt post.  I remember when you first started coming here also and look how far you have progressed. I am honored to be your friend and I thank you for all the help you have given to me over the years.

Many people with anxiety disorders also suffer from depression at some point - I am one that has GAD along with major depressive disorder so coming here for support as well as sharing with others was a wise choice for me.  If you sitting out their feeling bad and looking for hope please do join HealingWell. We have tha anxiety forum as wells as the Depression forum.

So, yes, anxiety is treatable and no matter how many false dawns you've had so far, you don't have to "just live with it".  The main mistake people make is they make it their daily aim to get better. We all want to be better today, not tomorrow. That is why we go from one treatment to another, desperate for something to make this awful thing go away. The truth is there is no overnight miracle cure.

There is much help available today and if you check out our Resources thread at the top of the page and read the 3rd post you will find some great ideas.

Support groups are a place for people to give and receive both emotional and practical support as well as to exchange information. People with health conditions, as well as their friends and families find support groups to be a valuable resource and get confirmation that their feelings are "normal", educate others, or just let off steam. 

The members of this forum are wise and caring so please don't hesitate to jump on board so we can offer you the help and support we all share here.

I wish you peace,

Kitt

DX: 29 years history of GAD and Depression, PTSD and throw in a bit of social anxiety.  I am a survivor.

 
Posted 12/11/2011 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
:-)  You rock B!...

...and the A/P is a better place because you are a part of it.  Your welcoming manner, encouragement and support are apparent in every post that you write. :-)

S.C.

 

Posted 12/11/2011 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Stkitt & SC

You have both helped me through some tough times so thanks for your support. The good thing about this forum is that you can come and get support or advice from people who can relate. You can also help support other members through what ever is happening with their life's at that point which is rewarding. Sometimes people will have different view points but that's life and sometimes it is good to look at things in a different way.

This last year I have seen first hand the stigma that still surrounds mental health and the discrimination that goes with it. I suffered in silence for years not really knowing what was going on and wish I had asked for help sooner. There are lots of things which can help with anxiety & depression such as medication and therapies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy also coming to support groups such as this one.

It really does help to talk to someone and have a good support network around you. I have friends & family who have been very supportive but also have friends who can not really see what the problem is which I used to get really angry about but now I just try and get on with things the best I can.

It is always good to see new members so if you are thinking of posting please do and I will look forward to meeting you all. Take care all and enjoy the festive season.

Hibee
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