I am ready.

[Focus_Itsok]

Today I took the step of joining a support group. I suffer from sever anxiety and depression. I want to find better coping mechanisms. How to remain consistent and conscious of my triggers. I hope to meet great people who have shared similar experiences, yet knows how to help.

[kenster1]

welcome to you lets hope you get great advice on here I am sure we will learn new ways to cope from you.all the best on your new journey in life.

[richw612]

Welcome, it is a big step. I held back for so long thinking it would be useless. But when people respond you realize there are carrying people and sometimes people with similar situations. Keep fighting

[Focus_Itsok in reply to richw612]

Everyday is a struggle. Worse than other days, I am looking forward to one day not saying that statement

[kenster1 in reply to richw612]

glad you gave it a go it can only be one response to a post that can help change our lives for the better forever.

[Hidden]

That's wonderful!

[parksjami]

I just recently joined myself, and I am happy I did. I also suffer from anxiety and depression. Most days, I can hardly pull myself out of bed. I feel like I live in a state of fight or flight, or gloom and doom.

Glad that you chose to join and get the support you need.

Let's work together!

[noellealexis4200]

you can message me anytime..

[a_work_in_progress]

Welcome we are all in the same boat

[troublesleeping]

Great job its not always easy to take the 1st step.

[Hidden]

What you must take in account are 2 possible situation, both of them ending the same. Firt one you are alone and you are fighting alone, in that case you should recover very fast to be able to work and get money for treatments. The second one is when you are not alone, you have family, friends that help you . In that case, for you and for them you should also try to recover fast. In both cases you should go to a doctor and get pills.

[Focus_Itsok in reply to Hidden]

I will respectfully disagree with this ENTIRE post! Everything does NOT require medication. Of course anyone may feel ALONE when it comes to anxiety or depression. That does not mean you are actually alone, you don’t have to recover alone either.

[CCRae13 in reply to Focus_Itsok]

Agreed I have tried medication, no longer use it, and want to do it without it if possible which I think it is. It’s not about fast recovery either it takes as long as it takes and it’s ongoing. You can’t do it to please or make others feel better.

[Hidden in reply to CCRae13]

Well, if you are alone without family or friend you need money for treatments and for this you need to work and for work you need good heath.That the reason you need a fast recovery. And if you tell me that you feel better without pills then you don't have deppresion

[JLoInCali12]

It’s not always to reach out/put yourself out there - well done! I hope the group gives you some comfort! 😊

[Dormilona]

I think it's wonderful that you have joined a support group. I look forward to hearing about your experiences.

[Alexis74]

That's awesome!! Way to take control back, I know that even then it's a bit of a road, but you, me heading in the right direction.

[Cookie101]

Welcome to the team 😁

[Hidden]

Welcome and I hope you find support here x

[art62grammie]

Welcome. We all are here to help one another through our issues. Reach out anytime. We would not be on this site if it were not for struggling. I suffer from PTSD from childhood abuse. Triggers are very common. I face each day like a soldier going to war. I win and will not let the enemy of the mind win. Thank you for joining.

[Hidden]

Good luck to you.

[Fluffy44]

Some days are better for me than others so I thanK God one good days and struggle with Him through others. Have you tried journaling?? I find it helps me so much to put what I am feeling on paper

[Sad_Sausan]

Congrats!!! Hope you meet some cool cats on here and get some type of connection and help!

[Vjeko]

Wellcome and good luck!

[Needtovent]

Welcome. You'll get mostly good advice here. And I can tell from you're reply above, you'll do fine coping with unwelcome advice. Mostly folks are trying to help whether you agree or not. Using PM is good as well. Take it easy my friend. : )