Hey Guys!!!!

[spicegirl473]

Hi!!!! I"m new here and like most of us I have really bad anxiety and depression. Ive been reading a lot of posts and its crazy how a lot of people is going through this as well, makes me know that I'm not alone. Ive been diagnosed with anxiety at 15 but I really had it since form 11. I have those feelings where I'm not motivated at all, I feel extremely sad and I recently got out of a terrible breakup and I wouldn't lie it triggered my anxiety and depression more. Some days I feel good like I'm healing and other days like today I just feel really sad and its really hard for me to face life. I didn't even go to school today because I feel so emotionally drained. Worse yet is I have no one to talk to. I try with my mom and she doesn't understand. Honestly I'm just trying to overcome my anxiety and depression but I constantly feel like its defeating me.

[BonnieSue]

Hi spicegirl,

I'm sorry you are really sad and having difficulty facing life. That's a good description of depression and I'm glad you came here and feel less alone. Not feeling motivated to go to school or do much of anything else is typical of depression.

What you might want to know is that, also typical of depression, you may get feelings you don't like and are not true about you. You might start to think you are not worth anything, not worth friends' attention, not worth talking to, not worth the effort to get better. These feelings would be a lie, a common misperception depression causes. Another lie would be "I won't ever get better, I can tell." Not true, these feelings are not facts. Feelings can lie and deceive us.

Beware the lies of depression, ok? You are always a worthwhile person and worth talking to, worth the treatment you may need to get better. You may need to see a doctor and be prescribed an antidepressant. You definitely could benefit from seeing a professionally trained counselor. These 2 things are the usual and strongest things people do to get better. They also read self help books like those of Dr. Claire Weekes. And go to meetings of groups for depressed or anxious people. It helps to know and feel you aren't alone.

Note: This site is for anyone 16 years or older. It's not ok to be under 16 yrs. of age and be here. Idk why. I know it's enforced. Are you 16 or older? I hope so. It 'd be nice to talk with you. You sound pretty sharp for a depressed person! You are welcome to pm me anytime if you'd like to. Hugs, Love, and Blessings...☘️🙏🧚🏼‍♀️✨🌴💞🎶🔆🏜🎊🌿💜

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[Chanshan]

Don't worry. You are not alone. It has been 6 weeks I am going through severe depression and there is constant pain in the head.

Just try to carry on life though you are not motivated. We don't have choice. Do we??

Talk to close friends only if they understand depression. Never discuss with people who don't understand this pain. I made that mistake and they made it worse.

Don't miss school. Staying at home make things worse.

[crowningglory19]

Welcome, I hope you find what you're looking for here. It is hard when you don't have the support you need. Hang in there, things will get better. Many have found that taking magnesium (magnesium malate is best) and ginseng helped a lot w both anxiety and depression, they calm the mind body and spirit and get rid of sticky negative thoughts the loop around in the mind. Also, getting outside, laying on the grass to get grounded and breathe in fresh air, looking at stars, these things help a lot too. Our environment help or hurt our mental health and physical health. Speak aloud positive truths to counteract the negative thoughts and things said to us. Also, Volunteering helps us get our of our own misery to help others, which helps us. Call those negatives a lie and correct them to yourself. Protect yourself from those who put that added stress on you and go out and do new challenging things, take classes, go to meetups. Learn new things, meet new people, it will get you out of the pit. Hope this helps you, blessings!

[SarahColwill]

I’m sorry your going through that, i have had anxiety for a very long time now, since I was seven and a personally struggling with almost every single day having a panic attack. However my depression has started to go away which has given me some relief, I’d say my biggest struggle is telling people. I have never been to a doctor for it and haven’t told any body about my severe panic attacks. Right now I’m just trying to even build up the courage to tell anyone.

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Welcome! If you ever need to talk feel free to message me (((hugs)))