Confused about this illness

[Conniesmoving]

Hi! I was just diagnosed with depression and anxiety in the past year or so. It's confusing and am constantly working on figuring myself out. The misconceptions about mental illness is frustrating as well. Just looking for support! Thanks

[Agora1]

Hi Conniesmoving, You have found a great place for support. Many men and women ready to extend a caring ear to listen to your concerns regarding mental illness. We are all going through the same issues and sharing those stories of difficult times will help us get the answers we are searching for and not feel so all alone or confused. Looking forward to you sharing more of your journey with depression and anxiety.

As for myself, I was a long time sufferer of Anxiety that more recently had gone into 5 years of Agoraphobia. Between medication, talk therapy and finding other methods to accept and work on my emotions, I was able to break through the symptoms and get my life back in control again. Never give up, there is an answer for each and every one of us to beat mental illness. xx

[erin_c]

Hi and welcome! You can find support here. I've recently been enjoying a podcast called "The hilarious world of Depression." Check it out...it helps not to feel so alone in the difficulty of this illness.

[Conniesmoving in reply to erin_c]

Thanks for sharing and I will definitely check into it. I appreciate everything.

[fauxartist]

glad your here, and if you just write about what you want to know, others will share their own experiences, and just share because I feel writing about our stuff helps too.

[Hidden]

You've come to a wonderful place. The nicest, most caring ppl ever. It's a family and we look out for each other. You will never be ignored here. ❤❤

[Conniesmoving in reply to Hidden]

Exactly what I have been looking for and I'm happy to have found this group

[Hidden]

And PS Agora1 is a truly caring wonderful beautiful person. Xoxo

[tashalyn]

Receiving that diagnosis is the hardest thing, but it gets better with time I promise, here is one advice I want to share; don’t let this diagnosis define who you are.

[Lostjoy]

Hi Conniesmoving,

My depression and anxiety started a year ago. It’s gotten better or maybe I’ve just learned to accept and control it better. Either way I can happily say that I’m not the wreck that I was in the beginning.

anything you want to chat about, I’m open. It’s helped me to be able to come here and share my troubles.

[barb08]

Hi and Welcome! Hope you find the support you need. I am always willing to listen.

[Conniesmoving in reply to barb08]

Thank you! I appreciate your support