New here -- looking for a friend

[Perriex]

Hello everyone,

Just found this site. I suffer from long-term depression and anxiety. Currently dealing with more anxiety than usual. Sending love to all of you. ♡♡♡

[blackcat64013]

Welcome. Everyone is a friend regardless of our struggles. Sometimes we need nothing more than a hug sent (from me

it is from Australia 🐨). Other times it's a kind word of encouragement or words of wisdom to solve a problem in a safe place

[Perriex in reply to blackcat64013]

Thank you!♡

[mrmonk]

Hello, and welcome to this HealthUnlocked community, Perriex. The folks here are a kind, compassionate, supportive bunch; I'm sure you'll find lots of friends here, who can understand and relate to what you're experiencing. So many are coping with heightened anxiety these days.

[Perriex in reply to mrmonk]

Thank you!! ♡

[Lindsey14]

Welcome

[Perriex in reply to Lindsey14]

Thank you!♡

[Perriex]

Only those of us that suffer can truly understand the despair.

I hope we find respite soon too.

Thank you.♡

[Perriex]

Thank you! I know I am not alone. ♡

[Hidden]

I'm new here too. Welcome. I just signed up today and thus far I've had all great experiences. You are surely NOT ALONE👫👬👭

Welcome 🙌😊

[Perriex]

Thank you!!

[Hidden in reply to Perriex]

You are so very welcome! 😊

[Masosa in reply to Perriex]

I’m new, too.

The much used saying, with reference to the coronavirus is We’re All In This Together.

This community sounds just like that!

[Perriex in reply to Masosa]

I love that saying. It makes me feel better. ♡

Thank you!

[Hidden in reply to Masosa]

Hi

Love the saying too! Welcome! This is a great place to be😊👍

[Perriex in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!🥰

[Samookeigh]

Hi there. Have a lovely day today.

[Perriex in reply to Samookeigh]

Thank you! You as well! ♡

[Hidden in reply to Samookeigh]

You too!

[Kabukilee]

Welcome Perriex,

I just joined last week; I also have suffered from moderate clinical depression for years; maybe the last 25 years or so? It is terrible feeling trapped; immobilized by fears, sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, apathy, etc. I hope you will find support here and let us know how you are doing.

[Perriex in reply to Kabukilee]

Immobilized! That's exactly how I've been feeling!

Thank you so much. ♡

[Kabukilee in reply to Perriex]

I completed understand. It is hard to get moving when depression overcomes you. Sometimes I'll tell myself that if I only get 50% of my to-do list done each day, I'm doing well (I'm retired, so have plenty of time to get my daily chores, errands, etc. done). I am working on not expecting perfection from myself anymore.

[Perriex in reply to Kabukilee]

Yes!! You know, I've always been a low-energy person (trying to avoid the "l" word [lazy]).... so I was shocked when one of my friends told me I was a perfectionist. Me? How could that be?? Then I read that a perfectionist will often be non-productive because they don't want to do anything unless it will end up perfect! Blew my mind!

[Hidden]

Most people have these days I e been through ALot recently and have turned a corner mentally and physically but it's natural to have anxiety and depression at times I am learning just to cope day to day and just because your not always smiling and happy doesn't mean your abnormal,lots of lovely people on here,u take are and hope you get some good advice xx

[Perriex in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!! ♡

I'm glad you have turned a corner!♡

I just got some great news that has given me hope. ☆

Indeed, we must take each day as it comes.

I am so grateful already for finding this site!!♡♡♡

[Hidden in reply to Perriex]

Whatever it may be if your happy I'm pleased for you!!,I myself had good news yesterday which resulted in afew drinks and a sore head something I don't do often😂enjoy your evening xxxx

[Perriex]

😊 I am happy for you as well!!😊