Hi, this is my first post in this forum. I am 25 years old and I see a therapist for depression and anxiety disorder (no meds). These past couple of months I have been feeling better, managing my...
Hi Beverley, I'm sorry you are having a hard time. It is clear that you are a kind, hard working person- in no way a waste of space! Your parents may not appreciate all your help, but that doesn't...
Hi American Soldier, thank you for your service. Please do anything you can to treat or cope with your depression so that you can come home safely to your wife and baby. In the meantime we are here...
Hi Taryn, I'm sure you have a lot of wonderful qualities, and maybe you feel like you aren't fitting in because you are meeting the wrong kinds of people. I am quiet too, so I share your...
Hi Menolly, I'm sorry you are feeling so troubled, please listen to Karen's advice. We are here for you....
Hi robo, reading your post reminded me of the time that I was watching the news during breakfast and I got so upset that I had to call out of work. I cried most of the morning over the news. That was...
Hi everyone, it seems I've caught a pesky cold (thank goodness not the flu!) I am willing my body to get well soon so that I can start yoga, meditation and art therapy. For now I am trying to stay...
Hi Karen, I'm sorry to hear you weren't feeling well last night. Are you doing better today? Winter snuck up on us didn't it. I think that I am coming down with something. Whenever I get sick I...
Hi lost, I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. You must be feeling very lonely and hurt, but please do NOT go to this guy for support. He seems like a toxic person. On top of that he has a new...
Thanks for checking back on me Karen :) Today was slightly better. I finally tackled some of the household chores I've been putting off for weeks. I hate how depression affects my productivity. Even...
Thanks for your kind words rosebud. I had a really rough night but your message lifted my spirit some. I wish I had a strong support system but I do not. I am feeling really low right now. I may need...
Karen, I will look into meditation books. Hopefully that will help with my anxiety. I do forget sometimes that I am in control of my life and my choices. I miss out on so much in order to avoid...
Thank you all for your responses, you seem like a caring group. I haven't talked to my therapist about these thoughts (of death) because they seemed insignificant until recently. I know that I should...
Hi, I am new here and I wanted to introduce myself. I am a 25 year old female who has suffered from anxiety and depression for over 5 years. I am currently seeing a therapist but not taking...
Hi, I am new here. I have had anxiety and depression for over five years. At times my anxiety is too much to bear alone. I am hoping to find support here....