My offered hand of help is not a joke

[BrandiJo]

Hi guys! My name is Brandi and I’m still new to this app but I loved the concept of being here for one another. Not only is it a place to come for help, but you can vent and meet new friends that are going trough similar things. Just want y’all to know that my helping hand and my venting ears are always here!

I’m 24 and have suffered with depression and anxiety my whole life that has only seemed to have gotten worse as I get older. I’m here to help and build new and trustworthy friendships. Please feel free to reach out :)<3

[Hidden]

Welcome to you x

[BrandiJo in reply to Hidden]

Hi Olivia!! Thank you for the welcoming how are you today?

[Hidden in reply to BrandiJo]

That’s ok.

😊

I’m not too bad. Relieved to have therapy over and can chill a little.

Best wishes to you x

[BrandiJo in reply to Hidden]

What’s your chill time consist of? I just got home from work, thankful to be home too lol

[Hidden in reply to BrandiJo]

Had a nice salad and piece of cake. 😊 chilling on the sofa waiting for the 3rd part of a series on itv called innocent to start, which I will watch...

🌺

[BrandiJo in reply to Hidden]

I LOVE that you had a salad and a piece of cake LOL you can totally eat healthy and still have fun -snaps fingers- Innocent sounds mysterious... I need a good binge-worthy show again

[Hidden in reply to BrandiJo]

Yes I’m enjoying innocent.

Final episode this eve, it’s been on each evening since Monday

Hope your day is peaceful

Good wishes

[BrandiJo in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Olivia! We’ve been out of power here... multiple times within a couple months. Trying to stay positive but being cold with nothing to do and no showers is starting to get old lol I hope today is a much brighter day for you!

[Hidden in reply to BrandiJo]

Hope your power gets back to normal soon. What a nuisance to say the least!

Best wishes 🌺🌷 x

[inkblotch]

Welcome Brandi! I hope to see more of you around here same goes to you! I’m all open ears if you ever need someone to talk to

[BrandiJo in reply to inkblotch]

Hi!! You’re so kind, thank you! Heck yea, we need to be there for each other. What’s your name?

[inkblotch in reply to BrandiJo]

My name is Ashley I’m your age and, same as you, my depression and anxiety seems to get worse with age. I recently started medication though so I’m hoping to see some changes

[BrandiJo in reply to inkblotch]

I hope you see a positive difference! I’ve tried meds and it’s not for everyone, but I’ve seen it do some amazing things for people. Hang in there Ashley, we’re much stronger than depression

[fauxartist]

glad your sharing Brandijo....and it is a place where you can share and feel safe. These are very nice people who share a lot of kindness. Welcome

[BrandiJo in reply to fauxartist]

Thank you tons!! Kindness is what I came for so bring it on!!!! Haha what’s your name?

[Sonneblomme]

Hi there. I am also new here - my first post actually. I've been diagnosed with depression and anxiety for exactly 2 years now. I had another anxiety attack today and now I am just sooo low - my family does not deserve this. Especially my beautiful daughter. I am just dragging them down.

[Marshall64 in reply to Sonneblomme]

Just curious, how old is your daughter? I have a 12 year old and I recently told her what is going one with me (depression). I'm glad that I did it.

[KimmieV in reply to Marshall64]

I have suffered from depression and anxiety for years. My 20 year old daughter hasn't spoken to me in 17 months. She said I am toxic and that at times she felt like she had to take care of me. She was very hurtful and hateful. I don't remember or understand everything she said but I miss her, I love her and she has my one and only grandchild. I last saw him when he was one month old. He's 18 months now. Her bf doesn't like me (I was a strict parent) and I guess they hated my rules (curfew, chores, no boys in your room etc) well anyway if someone could talk to me or help me get her back? I'm crushed! I thought we were close. She said we werent?? Crying again. I'm not sure how to post this so everyone can read this. I'm sorry if I messed up

[Sonneblomme in reply to Marshall64]

My Angel is 10. She was 8 when I was diagnosed. I tried explaining being bi-polar to her without mentioning the name "Bi-polar". I told her that I have 3 lines - when I am happy, my line is high, when I am okey - my line is centered, and when I am sad - my line is very low and then mommy struggles a bit. I told her this when I was released from hospital because on some strange level we are extremely connected spiritually. And she understood completely.

[BrandiJo in reply to Sonneblomme]

Please no. Don’t feel that way...you have a purpose in this world. You have a reason for being, even if that’s just to be a parent. You are worthy, even if your mind tells you otherwise. Attacks are the worst and they can and will keep you in the dark all day if you let them. Remember your purpose, and remember nothing is worth worrying over if you can’t change it.

[Marshall64 in reply to BrandiJo]

Great response. Depression will rob us of our self -esteem and self worth.

[BrandiJo in reply to Marshall64]

Absolutely, but we have to choose to think differently. We could have all the happiness, if we would just let ourselves be happy. ( I’m not preaching, this is what I’m still learning. In no way am I perfect at this) I was once told it’s a “simple rewiring of the brain”. We can choose to think differently if we meditate on more positive things. If you say you can never get a better job because so and so, or you’ll never have this and that- you won’t. Because we get what we put out into this world. If we say we can’t amount to something we never will because we’re telling ourselves that. HOPE is so strong... hang on to the hope because that’s the only thing stronger than fear.

[Sonneblomme in reply to BrandiJo]

I must try to remember this. It is so true!!

[Sonneblomme in reply to BrandiJo]

Thank you. And I know you are right. But that darkness clouds my mind.

[Hidden in reply to Sonneblomme]

Same with me

[BrandiJo in reply to Sonneblomme]

I deal with it on the daily. But remembering this has helped me tremendously. I hope today is brighter for you ❤️

[Hidden in reply to BrandiJo]

What if you don't know what your purpose is?

[BrandiJo in reply to Hidden]

That’s a very good question Ellinaki. Idk what my purpose is either. But if you do the right thing and trust that God will show you, it will happen. I’m sure of that.

[Hidden in reply to BrandiJo]

Spot on..God is great..I can't do it without God..God made us ans everything perfect.. only we complicate things..God bless

[Hidden]

Welcome

[Starlight_ftm]

That’s kind

[BrandiJo in reply to Starlight_ftm]

Love the name Starlight!!

[Dubba61]

Hello Brandi, and welcome. 😊✌️🌻

[BrandiJo in reply to Dubba61]

Thank you kind friend! 🙌🏼💚 how are you today?

[Dubba61 in reply to BrandiJo]

I'm not too bad thankyou Brand. Had to ring Docs and explain about impossible​ Hosp appointment times. They seem to think we all drive. I don't. Made me anxious. Aww well i managed it. 👍one less thing to worry about. 😊 What have you been up too? ✌️🌻