Does this work?

[ty-lof]

I’m curious if people think this app gives them support and helps with their depression and anxiety? I’m dual diagnosis and didn’t really get a lot out of addiction support groups. My therapist says I need to connect with people but I’m rather hesitant to get involved with an online support group, as I haven’t gotten involved in online groups/sites/forums. Can’t really go out and socialize/try to socialize with Covid. I don’t get it I guess but told my therapist I’d try.

[mollykay70]

Definitely helped me. Talking about things going thru my heart and hearing m not alone has been helpful. I hope it helps you

[AnxM]

I know what you mean. I was a bit skeptical when I joined this group about a week ago, but I find that the warm responses I get from the members here make me feel less lonely, less isolated. I do feel the support. I feel that people care.

I have a family that loves me, but I am not ready to tell them what I am going through (because they are also struggling during this Covid period). So if not for this group, I would have everything all bottled up inside.

It's different for each person I guess, but I hope it helps you to know there is a caring group of people on here, who will take the time to comfort you even though they are all struggling with their own issues. And they will give good advice from experience.

[Otaku12]

I've found it quite helpful here. I've only made one actual post myself, but I frequently respond to other's posts because I like sharing what has worked for me in hope that it will help others. I also like reading others' posts to know that I'm not alone. I have social anxiety, and this app has helped me to work on being more social when it's kind of impossible to go out and be social.

That being said, I do think professional help is important too, so I am seeing a therapist. I also recently started taking an antidepressant, which has helped a bit.

Overall, I think this app is a good tool for the time in between counseling sessions when you're feeling lonely or need to talk to someone other than family/friends who understand what you are going through.