life long battle

[Shutterfly]

I’ve had depression since I was a teenager and tonight I wonder if they people around will eventually get tired of watching me battle and just stop caring

[Ayla-Kat]

Hello, Shutterfly. I can relate to you. I've had anxiety and depression since I was a teenager. Only 3 years ago I was diagnosed with GAD. It helped to know how to approach what I was experiencing .

When I was younger, my friends tried to help me but it was too hard for them. They could not relate. So I had to face a lot of things on my own. I had to learn to help myself.

This online group is great to share your feelings. People are supportive and helpful. They can relate to how you feel.

I continue to have difficulties but I have more tools and strategies.

Make a custom plan for yourself. Whether it be medication, Therapy. Self help books, meditation, prayer. Make a gratitude list.

Be kind to yourself. Practice self care. Find funny videos. Look at cute puppy and kitten videos. I watch the series Crazy ExGirlfriend. She has a lot of struggles and faces issues with mental illness. I know these are little things but they help me.

If you have more traumatic issues therapy is helpful.

I wish you well and I hope you continue to find ways to heal yourself. You are not alone. There are others here who will listen and help.

😻 Ayla-Kat

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[Ayla-Kat in reply to Ayla-Kat]

People who love you will always love you and will understand. Sometimes it might be too overwhelming for them to support you or they might not know how to help you. That is okay. You can find support in other places as well.

[Shutterfly in reply to Ayla-Kat]

I didn’t have friends that understood what I was going through when I was younger. In the last few years though I’ve been pretty luck and have a few friends who understand what I’m going through.

[Ayla-Kat in reply to Shutterfly]

I'm glad you have friends who understand. It's a blessing. My friends know that I disappear when I am going through episodes of depression. I tell them that it has nothing to do with them and I am working hard to get through it. They know that I will emerge when I am ready. They understand and wait till I come around😻 Ayla-Kat

[Vonnah in reply to Ayla-Kat]

I love the way you put that. I had to face A LOT of things on my own at a young age to. I dealt with depression since 12 and was diagnosed at 17. I had to learn how to help myself but the thing is: I'm still learning. I've neglected myself for several years because i thought i was worthless. Now I'm trying to change that opinion over myself. I'm still struggling to find my way though. It's hard.....😟

[Vonnah]

If they do then you have me!!!!! I fear the same thing. My parents aren't too talkative and caring about the whole mental illness topic.....so I think that phase has already passed for me. I'm all alone in my battle with depression but I'm still here. And so are you.

We are warriors & survivors❤

[Shutterfly in reply to Vonnah]

Warriors ❤️

[Rpan]

People will always love you for who you..