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Hi I'm Janie and new here. I've had depression for 30 years and pretty much survived the worst of it, or at least what it's thrown at me. From panic attacks to disturbing thoughts....ive been there and taught myself how to deal with the nasties that come with it!. Im overly happy to chat away so please feel free to reply. Thankyou. Janie.

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Does it get easier

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Janieeee in reply toSimonn

It doesn't get easier no, it's learning to live with it. Once I came to terms with it, I then took steps to not allow it to consume me. Many with depression can't do this, I waited until I was in a good place and then I began to take hold of it. I haven't had any negativity now for a looong time. J

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Mamatired in reply toJanieeee

Thank you for sharing this

What's the secret..

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No secret I'm afraid(if only lol). It's an individual thing isn't it?. I didn't leave the house for 7 years it got that bad!. Then one day, I decided I would take hold and learn to live with it, good and bad. I began slowly, that's one of the keys here....theres no rush. I had been to every psychiatrist/psychologist..you name it..ive been and apart from the relaxation methods i wasn't getting better. So I decided to do something. It's easier said than done but there is a light....its just finding it. J

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yosefo50 in reply toJanieeee

What is it that you did to turn your anxiety and depression around.

Well done..Im truly happy for your success..I hope you stay like that forever..sometimes I say enough but i keep falling ..I have hope..I believe I will see the light too..thank you for your reply

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Janieeee

It took a long time ellinaki. It wasn't an overnight success im afraid and yes I also believe you will get there. You need a chat....anytime. I'm usually around...somewhere lol.

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I was thinking about you today..how you were house bound for seven years..it's a long time...Ive fallen back in this state for a year now and I was just thinking about the time that's passed by me..but honestly though, I don't care..I agree with you, slowly..theres no rush..Im learning and dealing with it at the moment the best I can..My reward will come..

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I love that that There is no rush! We all heal at difference paces and ways. Seven years is long and the time you/we spend at home is something we can’t take back but what we can work with is the present and future and finding what brings us light. I’m happy you are in a better headspace J and hope that you will find it yourself Ellinaki. It will come!!

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Justcallme

Have had anxiety and depression over 12 years and can’t seem to find nothing to fix it .Is it ok if I ask what do you do to help your self

Maybe try to do something that brings you a positive and then focus on that. My Dr. told me to do it and it does seem to help!

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