First step

[Beeman96]

Got into a really dark place these last few weeks and pushed myself to finally reach out for help. I've suffered in silence all my life with my anxiety and depression because I believed it was the 'manly' thing to do. Even now I realise I was stupid for doing that but I'm still terrified of talking to someone in person about it. I cant help but feel no matter who I go to speak to about it that I'm doing something bad. I'm scared everyone will leave if they know the truth. I cant function in society anymore and I've just lost my long term job because of this. Why is it so hard to find the will to seek help?

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We are here for you. Please let us know how we can help. Lots of wonderful people here to share with when you are ready.

[lillyofthevalley37]

Coming to this forum was a great idea keep posting

[CatIsMyCopilot]

I'm sorry you lost your job.

Talking about it the first few times can definitely be scary, but I think it only gets easier and easier with time. I remember calling my parents and telling them for the first time about it. I actually first said "This was bad, but I think I've gotten a handle on it now." Then in a few weeks I had to say "OK, maybe I don't have a handle on it." What surprised me was that they both had struggled with anxiety and depression before in their lives, but I never knew about it. My mom received medication for awhile, and got better. My dad never reached out for help, but took his own route. When you start telling people close to you, I hope you will find as I did that this is a common struggle many people deal with, and people are usually more understanding than you think.

[XxKxX]

I understand, I too feel the same, I gave up on a great job due to feeling like this. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. If you ever need to talk or vent, I’m all ears. I know how hard it can be to open up to people sometimes.

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I know what you are going through. I completely understand it