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[Meganholly98]

Hey! My name is Megan, 20 years old and I have very recently been diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I am on a course of antidepressants or AD's as I call them so people who are out of my support circle don't click on.

I was shocked to be honest when I was diagnosed, I've had depression for 8 years, after my grandma died, it just took me away I wont go into detail now over it. Anxiety has been something that has been growing over the past 3/4 years.

I just wanted to post this just so people can know who I am and maybe feel more comfortable in speaking about what is going on.

Self love is the most important love.

M

[Agora1]

Hi Jevs98, Welcome.

I'm sorry for the loss of your grandmother. She must have played an intricate part in your life. You have found a safe place to come and share life's emotional issues with others who are caring and understanding.

I totally agree with you in that loving one's self is all important before we can give to others. We learn from each other and it helps knowing we are not alone. Looking forward in getting to know. xx

[Meganholly98 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you!

She was the most important person in my life I just saw her on the same level as my mum and it was so painful when she grew her wings.

From reading other people’s posts I can already tell this is a place where it’s okay not to be okay.

It’s the one quote I just love, it’s so important to self love before we can love other people. ☺️ xxx

[Agora1 in reply to Meganholly98]

So glad you are here Jevs. xx

[lovetodance2018]

Welcome to this site. We are so happy you have reached out here. This is loving site of people who understand what you are going through and are here for you. Losing a loved one is so hard. Our mind and bodies react differently to things that happen in our life. I am glad you are taking medication. Are you seeing a counselor? Loss is something that you need support for. This is a beautiful article about how to deal with loss. bit.ly/2KzWz2h

It doesn't matter if it happened a day ago or 8 years ago. I lost my mom 6 years ago and it still hurts every day. Her memories bring me joy.

I will be praying for you and we are here to listen and support you. Hugs!

[Meganholly98 in reply to lovetodance2018]

Thank you for such a lovely welcome!

I’ve never experienced a pain like it, it took me a while to accept that it happened and that l wasn’t to blame (I blamed myself because I thought it was because I wasn’t always a great granddaughter, I know how bizarre that might sound) and I had to grow up a lot mentally to deal with it.

Thank you for the link it truly is beautiful!

My grandma definitely brings me joy everyday I still feel like she shows me she is here.

Thank you for being you!❤️

[lovetodance2018 in reply to Meganholly98]

Just remember to keep sharing her memory. Especially with other family members. But also continue to try to move on and find the other things that bring you joy in your life. The link I gave you is a wonderful site. They share stories often on how they are overcoming there loss. When you have time, read through there articles, they are inspiring. Love to you.

[Meganholly98]

I always do, we mainly remember her whenever the whole family is together, I’ll always miss her but she’s always with me just in a different form.

Thank you so much for the link! Love to you as well.