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[Emv141]

Hi everyone I’m Elizabeth. I was diagnosed with depression in May of this year. I know that I have been suffering from depression since an early age. My life’s been a roller coaster and it seems like I just can never seem to be happy. Even on medication I feel like giving up and I want to cry a lot sometimes. I joined because it would be nice to let out how I feel and feel some sort of relief from bonding with others who feel the same. Maybe get some help with some strategies or exercises that might help. I am new to this and the way I’ve been handling things all my life is by ignoring it. But I’m done ignoring.

[Loveydovey0519 Ambassador]

Hey Elizabeth welcome! I can't give much insight into depression as I have anxiety and panic mainly. However you are at the right place! Remember you're never alone, plenty of people here have experienced what you have. Don't give up and try to remain positive!

[Caseyjunio]

Try to find something to do like small projects, it can be baking for friends and family for them to taste your new creation to making handicraft item which sets your mind focus on the things instead of feeling depressed.

I Guess I have anxiety disorder and feeling depressed on why I can't breath properly daily. But when I focused to do certain things, my mind is cleared and feel better.

Stay strong, eventually it will be better. It's just part of our life at some stages we will face such problem. Trust me it will go away.

[km147 in reply to Caseyjunio]

i totally agree. being productive makes me feel better about myself. getting up early in the morning, going for a jog. when I focus on a task like studying for exams, i feel accomplished when I go to bed at night and the small things don't bother me. These bad times feel like the END but give it time, and 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years it will seem smaller and smaller. focus your energy on a goal, whatever it may be, however big or small. Whenever I feel down, I always think about graduating school and doing what I always wanted to do with my life, and i feel so much better.

[Bert-75 in reply to km147]

that's the way to do it keep yourself that busy that other things tend to occupy your mind instead of the dread, just keep it up

[Emv141]

Thank you all