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[acsmith8213]

I'm new here and wanted to say hello. I just recently had what felt like a nervous breakdown. I've been diagnosed with GAD and depression in the past. Fortunately I have a great doctor I called and she got me some medication. Now I'm afraid to go into public and crowds really freak me out. I work part-time in retail so that's not good. I also work full-time. I'm glad to know there's a group of people here to talk to.

[Cracked]

I am bipolar with depression and anxiety. I can't take medication for depression because it makes me manic. Stay exhausted.

[acsmith8213 in reply to Cracked]

That's got to be hard.

[Telisha40]

Sorry to hear your going through that what really helps stay away from caffeine eat more healthy like veggies fruits nuts more fish omega oil is good i suffer with panick attacks and anxiety im really trying to stay away from the meds and was doing really good until my mom got sick had to rip and run her to the doctors and now im back with my anxiety full force so hope u feel better soon oh and breathing techniques helps and postive thinking

[acsmith8213 in reply to Telisha40]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I am on fish oil twice a day as well as bcomplex, b 12, vitamin d. I hope you feel better soon.

[Telisha40]

Thank u

[Windy101]

Sounds like you are working really hard. Is the medication helping at all? If it's not after a month of two, let your doctor know. Maybe there will be something better for you. Meanwhile, there is lots of support here and such kind, helpful people. One thing for sure, you are not alone! Hope you are feeling much better very soon. I admire you for all that you're accomplishing with two jobs!

[acsmith8213 in reply to Windy101]

Thanks, Windy. I really am trying hard to be able to work through this and take care of myself. At the moment, I'm at my full-time job and all I want to do is go home. I'm trying to just mentally stay in one day at a time and not worry about what is coming (or what I THINK is coming). I'm so glad I found this group and knowing I'm not alone is HUGE. Thank you!