First timer....but anxious for a long time.

[AWTTY]

Hi all- This is my first online attempt to support my "wonderful" anxiety. I was diagnosed with GAD about 3 years ago (finally) after a lifetime of symptoms. Soooo- newbie question, should I just post random questions here? Give anxiety updates? Ask for support / offer support? Not sure of the best way to use this channel...

[AWTTY]

Hey man- thanks.

[AWTTY in reply to AWTTY]

I guess I am sort of concerned that my (years) of anxiety might be slipping into depression. The last few months I am feeling just sick of the whole GAD thing. Sort of down- less interested in things. And I know this is a tell-tail sign of depression- so I am kinda surprised? I was thinking I was fending off the "other side" of anxiety...maybe not. This whole thing *sucks*

[CazO46]

Hi AWTTY, good to hear from you. I think you can do a bit of everything. Sometimes you might have a question or can share a similar experience to support someone else. Lots of people have the same daily challenges so you are not alone in your struggle. Just to say I think the lines between GAD a feeling depressed are blurred and you might crossover between the two depending on how you feel. It doesn't necessarily mean you will remain depressed but you can keep an eye on how you are coping. X

[AWTTY in reply to CazO46]

Thank you- Yep, I thin you may be right. Fingers crossed....

[Agora1]

Hi AWTTY, you can do all of the above. This is a very "user friendly" forum. No one judges you,. We are all here for the same reason and that is to get the comfort, understanding and support we all need making us not feel so alone with our issues. So Welcome...We're here and we care. x

[AWTTY in reply to Agora1]

Thank you.