I'm Curious...

How did you guys find HealthUnlocked? I mean, if I'm being honest it's not the most common thing to look up on the internet. I don't really remember the first time getting on here, but I do remember looking up natural tips to deal with anxiety and, if I'm not mistaken, HealthUnlocked pulled up. So how about you guys?

[Hidden]

I think I was googling something like "online depression support groups" and this was a site that was pulled up.

This was a year ago, right after I had completed a partial hospitalization program for depression and anxiety. I could not find any physical groups in my area. I prefer something in person, but this is a small push in a better direction, I think.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Are you glad you joined the group?

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yea. Sometimes I don't know who to reach out to- it seems to require more effort and energy than I have at the moment-- so this place is a light push in a positive direction.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I agree.

[Begonia50 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, very true.

[Gillyflower18]

Googled online support groups for anxiety and depression and it came up.

[Dolphin14]

I am on a meditation app. It was recommended by someone in one of the groups I was involved in on that site.

[sunshinegal27]

I googled “online mental health support” and this was maybe the 3rd or 4th thing to come up. I’ve been using this app for a couple of days now but I already feel part of a community which is huge! I don’t really have that in the “real” world.

[Hidden in reply to sunshinegal27]

This is a great community to be apart of! We are all like one big family, and can all relate to each other in some way. I'm glad you joined!

[sunshinegal27 in reply to Hidden]

Me too! I really feel good about joining. Hopefully I can gain some friends too!

[Hidden in reply to sunshinegal27]

It won't be too hard! There's a lot of people on here who you can reach out too!

[Begonia50 in reply to sunshinegal27]

I just joined too, and it already is so supportive. Everyone is so helpful and the advice of books. Medicine, breathing techniques are a God sent!

[Hidden in reply to Begonia50]

This website is great! There is so many people you can reach out to. Everyone has their own issues, but we can all relate!

[Begonia50]

My therapist referred me to here.

[Begonia50]

I love your posts, I read through them today. Thank you so much! My faith is so much of me and love it that it is also strong in your posts.

[Hidden in reply to Begonia50]

Thank you! I try my best

[Binkynoo]

Lovely to read all of your situations and I can just pop on and have a read and feel like I’ve talked to friends and don’t feel like am being judged can just be myself I found this little safe haven happy place when I had a thyroid issue very poorly and I just needed to feel not alone when my own family didn’t understand .I found a community who can chat to but find really good help advice too .

[Begonia50 in reply to Binkynoo]

I agree, so kind and helpful!

[UFC80]

I was struggling very bad with my anxiety and googling symptoms, causes and then came across links from people going through what ive been dealing with. (Don't use Dr. GOOGLE!)

[kenster1]

my honest opinion I struggled for a long time on here to feel accepted probably over two years before I did even though I spent day and night responding to posts.in the beginning not many guys frequently used the forum so maybe that's why.this forum can be whatever you want it to be good or bad.the best thing to do is be yourself be your own guy/woman and you will do well.i have had a lot of great experiences of being here but a fair few of not so great ones and they are the ones that have happened more recent.all of us want to feel accepted and supported or there is no point being here.when you feel that sense of avoidment towards you it can feel pretty tough but over 5 years ive been here and probably reached out as much as anyone.good feelings will come again for me on the forum I will be here till the day I die.

[Hidden in reply to kenster1]

Well I'm very glad your are here, kenster.

[kenster1 in reply to Hidden]

thank you.