Just saying Hi

[Justsomedude]

Hey, I used to be a member, but left. I'm 32, from Kentucky, and have been struggling for about 6 years with Anxiety and depression as well as addiction, physical health problems, and PTSD. Just looking for support. Thanks.

[brokenlight]

Glad you’re here ✨

[Sober2007]

Welcome back! From my experience, I recommend 12-step programs for the addiction. I was able to successfully put all of that behind me some years ago with a lot of help from others and some effort on my part. I thought that all my problems would be solved by that, but the anxiety and depression continued and I kept avoiding dealing with it. What I've found out here is that there are tools and solutions for anxiety and depression too, I just need to learn about and practice using them. It's not as hard as it may seem. That's my experience anyway. I am pulling for you.

[Justsomedude in reply to Sober2007]

Thank you, much. I've used the 12 steps also.

[JAYnLA]

Sober for 22 years here, and dealing with anxiety primarily. I'm glade you're here!

[Justsomedude in reply to JAYnLA]

Thank you. And congrats on 22 years.

[JAYnLA in reply to Justsomedude]

Thank you! Even when I'm having a hard time with the anxiety, being sober is something I can be grateful for. Wishing you a similar path (minus the anxiety, of course).

[mrmonk]

Dude! Great to see you back on here! You still writing poems/songs?

[Justsomedude in reply to mrmonk]

Yes. You were the first one I looked up. Glad to see you still here, Mrmonk.

[mrmonk in reply to Justsomedude]

Yeah, I've become a fixture here -- all frayed wiring and sparks -- but a fixture, nonetheless.

I'm so heartened to hear you're still writing. I hope to read more of your work, if not here, then in some other venue.

Anyway, welcome back to the forums, you can always share your troubles here.

[Agora1]

Hi, Welcome back. We're always here with open arms to help each

other through difficult times. This is your safe place to come. Glad you are here. x

[Justsomedude in reply to Agora1]

Thank you.

[Hidden]

Hi dude, I'm a songwriter-musician myself. What sort of music do you play?

Gnm

[Justsomedude in reply to Hidden]

I like a little bit of everything, honestly. From blues to bluegrass. I just don't care for most rap or modern country.

[Hidden in reply to Justsomedude]

Same here, pretty much. Do you have any songs online?

[Justsomedude in reply to Hidden]

No, I don't. Do you?

[Hidden in reply to Justsomedude]

I did. but I'm wanting to start afresh. (Was 15 years ago). I'm looking to conquer a performance phobia I've since developed. Basically, I want to finish a song and just post it anonymously

[Justsomedude in reply to Hidden]

Well, let me know if you post one. I'd love to hear it.

[Hidden]

im here for you..

[Justsomedude in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[WyoNurse]

Good people here, very responsive and full of great advice for sure!

[Justsomedude in reply to WyoNurse]

Awesome.