Hello

[chad627]

Sup everyone just trying this place out, my name is Chad. I struggle with anxiety and depression and right now I'm not in a very good place, just trying to maybe meet some like minded people to talk to. 🙏🏻

[Agora1]

Hi chad627, Welcome to this amazing site. I'm sorry you are struggling with anxiety and depression and are not in a good place right now. However, you have found a safe place to come to and exchange your experience with others who like you are going through the same issues. You've taken the first step forward in finding someone to talk with.

You are never alone chad.

[chad627 in reply to Agora1]

Thankyou agora

[quitter333]

Oi. How are you?

You know what cured my depression todsy? I binge watched anything with Ricky Gervais and then Chris Pratt funny bits.

[chad627 in reply to quitter333]

Yeah watchin stuff can help with the loneliness and boredom, but at some point i get tired of doing that and feel the need to get out and be around people, ya know? Thats what im struggling with, trying to figure out how to get more of a social life

[shoppaholicsue in reply to chad627]

Hi Chad,

Welcome to the group - you'll find plenty of like minded people on here. Most us us have been through or are going through similar things and can share our experiences and coping strategies.

Getting more social can be a struggle at times - especially if you have a bit of social anxiety. Just getting our into the fresh air is a real tonic for depression and anxiety. Try just a cycle or a walk.

Sue

[quitter333 in reply to chad627]

You do it .. by going out? If you need clues - tomorrows Friday - buy a movie ticket, watch a nice movie, then go and have a beer in local bar sports/club. Talk to staff. If you are lucky there's interesting stuff sometimes. If you smoke, talk to some random smoker about the game you are watching or whatever (yeah, but better dont smoke. its bad shit. I smoked 10 years and withdrawal was and still is pretty bad). If not - well, a lot of evenings are bring, no matter what company.