Hi, New Here

[DarkPhoenix25]

I guess I should introduce myself, I’m Karah I’m 19 years old in my first year of college. Officially I’m undiagnosed with anxiety/depression.

I’ve always had bad anxiety all throughout high school which involves me having panic attacks frequently and depression got really bad around 10th grade and forwards after my parents got divorced.

To make things even worse 2020 has been a horrible year my mom was diagnosed with cancer and on top of it I was diagnosed with epilepsy back in June. Lately I just feel my opinions/feelings don’t matter especially when she’s got her health problems. I can feel myself going back down the depression hole.

I’ve never really shared my feelings and thoughts in a support group like this. So we’ll see how it goes.

X Karah

[Wintersbite]

Hi don't worry about things too much and the epilepsy situation I have epilepsy aswell I've had it since I was 7yrs old and I'm coming up 40 I've also had cancer but I'm a happy go lucky type of person so I understand your situation don't let yourself be dragged down and if you want to talk especially about your epilepsy you have a friend here.

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[gnsbao13]

Hello, welcome! I am also a college student and have recently joined this forum. I am here if you feel you need someone to talk to to express yourself or get your mind off of things

[VDC1]

I’m 36 when I was your age, my mom had cancer and died a few weeks before I started college. I also worked at a hospital during SARS, nothing compared to COVID, but your story is similar to mine . It’s so hard to deal with both at once, never mind dealing with Covid. This year has been the most challenging for so many people due to covid alone.

Cancer effects loves ones so much and has lasting effects.

I’m sorry you’re going through that. Definitely reach out to Family and friends for support and don’t try to hide it. Don’t need to be ashamed of how you’re feeling. As bad as you feel things will improve