Hi everyone!

[LaurenV2003]

Hi! I am 47 yrs old and have been suffering with depression, anxiety and Body Dysmorphic Disorder since I was a kid. Had a rocky upbringing. Have been in therapy for years and years, been through ECT and Magnetic Therapy and tried every med known to man. I was recently told I have Treatment Resistant Depression so basically it’s up to me now to fix myself through therapy and hard work! I am home all the time right now because my BDD has become so bad that it’s hard for me to leave the house. I struggle daily with thoughts of suicide but I have a husband and three grown wonderful boys, one of whom still lives with us. Basically I am looking for a friend. I am looking for support and someone who wants to focus on healing and growing and coming to grips with my illness and still managing to find some quality of life!! Also searching for an online group!

[Szs1210]

I understand. I’m 48 and struggle with weight, eating, major depression and anxiety. It’s hard not to be reclusive. Maybe we can support each other?

[LaurenV2003]

Sure! I would love that! I just joined this site today so not sure how everything works. Is this a public chat or private ? Doesn’t matter to me either way. Just wondering.

[Stilltrying_]

Hi, and welcome. it's public on the posts or you can PM individuals. x

[LaurenV2003]

Does anyone happen to know of any free online depression meetings?? Doing lots of research but keep finding forums as opposed to a live group chat

[meerkat45]

I am more than happy to help and support you, LaurenV2003.

[LaurenV2003]

Thank you Meercat45! Im here too if you need any support. I tried doing an online meeting for depression last night and it was so embarrassing because it turned out to be only me and the guy running the meeting! We just talked the whole time but I felt pretty weird!

[LaurenV2003]

Thank you Meercat45! Im here too if you need any support. I tried doing an online meeting for depression last night and it was so embarrassing because it turned out to be only me and the guy running the meeting! We just talked the whole time but I felt pretty weird!

[Freewill]

Hello! I know this is a older post, but I'm new here and was searching for someone who has experienced BDD also. LaurenV2003, I also have BDD along with anxiety and depression. I'm 44 years old and have struggled my whole life. The BDD is worse now. My husband doesn't quite understand it. I'm currently in therapy ( with a CBT therapist), but I'm not overcoming the BDD at all. I substitute teach and have barely been able to do that because I also dont want to leave the house. These obsessive thoughts and feelings are debilitating. If your still checking messages on this, I'm happy to chat with you. You are not alone!