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[Dani_Irish21]

Hello my name is Danielle. I'm 30 years old and I have been dealing with Major Depression and Anxiety since high school. I feel as though there is a cloud or fog that is covering up who I could be...I know I am inside myself somewhere. But anyway I struggle socially...I tend to freeze up and just avoid social situations when I can. I manage to get by.. but I know that I'm not living life to the fullest. I avoid so many new things b/c of my anxiety. I can hide it pretty well so anytime I do reach out and tell someone I feel as though they do not believe me or don't think it's that bad of a situation. I've been trying to find help for awhile but I am still in search of a professional that can help me.

[capedlitigator]

I've been through this since I was 18. I'm now 50. There are no easy answers, I but I'm very happy to share what works best for me.

[mamarog in reply to capedlitigator]

Please share. I would enjoy hearing it as well

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It can be really hard to find good help. One way that I did it is go through my insurance list of approved counselors, but called to verify with them. If you are in the US, you might be able to find a therapist by going to 211.org. At times, church groups like Grief Share and Celebrate Recovery (and not just for drug or alcohol abuse/addiction) but operates as a way to connect with others who are having a difficult time.