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[September0916]

I'm new here my name is Tori, I have severe anxiety and struggle with depression. My anxiety is something I believe I have dealt with for long before I was made aware. I see a counselor weekly but sometimes it seems like its not enough. It is very hard to talk about with my husband or family simply because they don't understand anxiety and depression. Although my husband is learning more and more about it I wanted to reach out to others for support.

[Sober2007]

Welcome Tori, I am basically in the same boat as you and there are a lot of good people here always willing to listen and offer suggestions. I've been on here for a couple of months and have learned a lot and made new friends, which is really nice. Look forward to hearing from you as we travel this path together.

[Sadmans]

Heyyy tori you aren't alone sometimes we feel like shit too ... We will walk this path together

[Hidden]

welcome Tori. I am like you too .. we all need others who understand just how hard this is some days and also to celebrate any positive moments with us. It is hard to talk about and also it's hard for others who have never experienced it to understand. It's like trying to explain having a concussion to someone who has only ever had a minor headache ... they try to relate but miss 99% of it.

[snow_queen in reply to Hidden]

That’s such a good metaphor

[apratt]

Hey Tori, I’m new here as well!

I too, struggle with anxiety and depression and see a therapist weekly for it. I can strongly relate to your situation. Sometimes I feel like counseling alone is not enough to combat the dark negative thoughts and anxious feelings I experience. If anything, it’s a good reminder that we have to do the inner work and tune into ourselves and know that with time, we can develop the skills to combat this and get by. Best wishes

[Nom-D-Ploom]

You need a support system, but the nature of the illness can push others away. I get the best "support" from my dog. Pets are good therapy.

[LaPetiteGen]

Welcome Tori- know that you aren't alone. For me, especially when I don't feel like people can understand or truly empathize I journal. Great way to pour out your thoughts and emotions and for me it helps to ease my depression and anxiety. I also write out my prayers and what's so great- I have the ability to go back and read old journal entries of things that I was struggling with and can see in B&W how things worked out and actually weren't as bad as I thought they were at the time. Helps me to refocus my thoughts on things that are positive and keeps me grateful. Praying you find what works for you and please continue with the counseling- it really can help long term.