I'm a new member and

[leonids]

Hello to anyone reading this,

I've been dealing and not dealing with depression for 20 years, but I've never joined any sort of support group until this one. I'm just hoping to draw some relief and comfort from our commonality as sufferers of something that can be SO DIFFICULT to convey to an outsider (as Nicci Gerrard wrote, "Depression is a country that the undepressed can't enter").

No idea what to actually expect, whether from this post, this site, or the life ahead of me, but I know what I want, and that's just to feel better and help others feel better.

Thank you for reading and I wish you healing.

~L~

[langedechu]

welcome leo! this community is a great place to be, and I'm truly proud of you for reaching out. all of us here have experienced the same struggles and are willing to help you through yours. most of us here will not judge you or put you down for sharing your feelings and we'll always have your back. it's good too that you know what you want and are taking that step to get closer to happiness. looking forward to seeing your next post, and if i do not reply, then another member of the group will take you under their wing and work you through it. if you ever need a friend or you're not comfortable sharing something publicly in a post that you feel needs to be discussed, my messages are open and we can have a chat. -love, lange

[Tillymay]

Bless you welcome to our community.you have come to the right place! Everyone try’s hard to help each other.Its horrible we all have depression or anxiety or other problems but it’s good to know there are other people out there the same as you in this group.we are all on and off of the site at different times so most of the time someone is here to help or try to.Its like one big family.welcome! Xx

[Bluediamond50 in reply to Tillymay]

I am new how do I find the person I was responding to after I get out of site and then come back?

[Bela64]

Hello Leonids and well come I know how hard it is to share our feelings..I been strangling with anxiety and depression for 5years myself and only now I feel more open about it .this site is very good loads of lovely people in here and I find it easy to talk with someone who recognise how we feel..doctors haven’t got a clue in my opinion ..they just give medication and send you home well some doctors anyway !! best wishes and feel free to chat ok. Bella

[FearIsALiar]

Welcome to the group 💗💗💗

[Bluediamond50]

I am new today. I have suffered from depression and,anxiety for 30 years. sometimes medicated and sometimes not. I also hope to find people to chat with that have similar issues.

[blueorganic1021 in reply to Bluediamond50]

Welcome to the community Bluediamond50! You have definitely came to the right place! Everyone here is very supportive and friendly. If there’s anything I can do to help just let me know. Hugs and Best Wishes 💙