One step at a time.

[Beautyrae]

Im new here..Very Happy to join. Doing a lot of research on support groups and my illnesses. Starting to learn more everyday. Constant struggle. Learning to accept instead of ignore.

[AlexSZfutureRN]

Hey girl! The first step is hard, but it's a nice, open community here. Welcome! May I ask what sort of mental health struggles your working with at the moment?

[Beautyrae in reply to AlexSZfutureRN]

Thanks so much, it put a smile on my face to see I have responses. It's hard to make friends with people that don't understand how sensitive and serious these things are. I suffer with bipolar, depression, anxiety and PTSD. Alot to handle lol

[AlexSZfutureRN in reply to Beautyrae]

Definitely- a lot of these words have gotten really overused, and people seem to take them really lightly. For instance, a lot of my friends confuse "anxiety" with "stress" or "depression" with "sadness"; it's really frustrating at times. Know that I'm not taking you lightly when I say you can do this- you can, and it's going to be ok!

[Beautyrae in reply to AlexSZfutureRN]

You are very intelligent and you know what you are talking about, I can tell you take this very seriously. Im getting better with time, Im starting to feel really good. Thanks again

[MissAnonymous22]

Welcome😊 I know how it is going through this and joining a support group was difficult for me too. Rest assured you will be fine and we are here to lift you up every step of the way . Yes for years my depression was left untreated but I realize I need help and can't do this on my own. We hope that you enjoy this experience. Have a good evening . 😊

[Beautyrae in reply to MissAnonymous22]

Thanks so much I'm glad I have support

[Loveydovey0519 Ambassador]

Welcome I'm new here myself also, but seems like a wonderful place. I've been dealing with slight depression, and major panic attacks and anxiety for 10 years now. It's always seems refreshing to see others that share our experiences. Because I know what you mean if you don't deal with it personally youn don't truly understand.

[Beautyrae in reply to Loveydovey0519]

Thanks so much. I feel so welcome here. And very joyed

[Loveydovey0519 Ambassador in reply to Beautyrae]

I will tell you like I have told all others I have corresponded with her. If you need someone to talk to I'd be more than willing too. Sometimes just talking to someone with the same likeness of ourselves can go a long ways!

[Beautyrae in reply to Loveydovey0519]

Yes it is. Most of my friends don't understand and my boyfriend is new to this so it's nice to have people with the same similar issues

[Loveydovey0519 Ambassador in reply to Beautyrae]

My wife at times struggles with it when my anxiety is acting up more than normal. She doesn't understand 100% what I'm going through. However she is WONDERFUL and very supportive. It takes a negative toll on her at times as well, but she knows deep down that I despise it more than she does

[Beautyrae in reply to Loveydovey0519]

yes its very hard for both sides, we both have to live with it in different aspects. Its tough, but it also shows how strong both parties are in the long run. stay strong

[Flip1956]

Welcome Beautyrae

I started felling better after accepting my condition.

I was afraid to talk about my anxiety to others fearing The feeling of weakness. I thought I would be looked at differently but learned it's a condition that many peopleI have and need to live with.

Try to accept the discomfort and not put much emphasis on the feeling and thoughts.

Welcome again

Flip1956

[Beautyrae in reply to Flip1956]

Very well said. Thanks for the reply

[Ddorne]

Beautyrae, welcome. This is a good site. People respond and understand. I have OCD and depression and anxiety. The advice is good. I am in therapy and on meds, very helpful. It's great you are doing research, it helps. Write back soon.

LD

[Beautyrae in reply to Ddorne]

Thanks! Im glad to be here. I really has improved my social skills already, I have Bipolar, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression, so i have been isolating myself and also blaming myself for not having alot of friends, and thinking everyone hates me and is out to get me just to be mean and hurt me, so that makes me more depressed. Im happy to talk to others that understand and can relate other than feeling judged.