One Day at a time...

[Diamondpainterjnd]

I'm someone who has been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long time. My hope is to meet people who struggle the same way I do and to learn the tools to not suffer anymore.

[Hidden]

Boost those seretonin levels. That's all I can say, and make sure your thyroid is working smoothly.

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to Hidden]

Do you have any suggestions to boost serotonin levels?

[Hidden in reply to Diamondpainterjnd]

Make sure your eating enough tryptophan, which is what your body uses to make seretonin. Some fruits are high in tryptophan. Make sure you dont have any diseases like celiac that can deplete your seretonin and other neurotransmitters and cause depression/anxiety. A lot of vitamin deficiencies can cause depression/anxiety (magnesium, vitamin b6, b12, iron, calcium, vitamin d, selenium, etc, B6 is also important in the seretonin process). Also antidepressants work by making seretonin more available in your body.

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, very helpful to know.

[Hidden in reply to Diamondpainterjnd]

You're welcome🙂🙏

[Sunflowerxxxxxx]

Hi just joined this is something new for me will it help dont know but i thought it would be good to connect with people going through similar things its good to not feel alone in it all🙂

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to Sunflowerxxxxxx]

Hi there, this is very new for me as well 😊I've struggled with social anxiety so hoping this will help me will help with the isolation.

[Sunflowerxxxxxx in reply to Diamondpainterjnd]

Very best of luck to you🙂

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to Sunflowerxxxxxx]

Much appreciated 😊🙏

[Want2BHappy3]

Welcome, I’ve been Suffering off and on for about 36 years. Don’t think there’s a cure? In this site you’ll find people relatable who offer good suggestions but Not everything works for everyone? 🙏😷

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to Want2BHappy3]

Thank you Want2BHappy3! We all have a story...I look forward to connecting with people who understand 🙏

[footgo]

Welcome Diamondpainterjnd,

You have definitely come to the right place, so many people here to bounce your problems off of, to laugh with, to cry for and with, this could be your new world.

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to footgo]

Thank you for the welcoming footgo 😊 it's a great feeling to know I'm not alone.

[Twenty2]

Hi, I have found that Dr. Claire Weekes’ books are the best you will ever find for anxiety and depression. I have had a setback recently and I went onto “ audible “ and found that if you sign up for a free trial you can download 2 for free so I got “Hope and help for your nerves “ and Peace from nervous suffering “. They are an amazing help, she knows exactly how you feel. Please look for her works and good luck x

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to Twenty2]

Thank you so much! ❤

[footgo]

Hello Diamondpainterjnd

How are you feeling today, hopefully a little better knowing that you have made quite a few new friends on Healthunlocked.

I have found this site so very helpful, just reading other members messages makes you realise that you are not alone.

Best wishes.

[Diamondpainterjnd in reply to footgo]

I've been doing well, thank you. Yes, this site has been amazing! The support and sense of belonging and not feeling alone has been great. I hope you're doing well 😊

[footgo]

Thank you Diamondpainterjnd

So very pleased that you are feeling connected and not feeling so alone!

Thank you, I am doing fine, l feel that life is “mind over matter” most of the time, trying to come to terms and understand life, if that is at all possible. I always say that my glass is half full and filling, I find this helps.

Stay well and look after yourself Diamondpainterjnd.