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[Cath459]

Hi! I am Cath, I am 19, and I was diagnosed with anxiety when I was in high school. I didn't know I had anxiety, or that I suffered from depression for a time, until it became painfully obvious -- literally. I knew that something wasn't quite right, because I worried and thought too much about everything, but I didn't realize that something was clinically wrong until I took an extra notice to the tight pain in my chest when faced with big social interaction, and the emptiness I felt when I had to start my second year of high school without my best friend. That was when it got really bad, and when I decided that I didn't want to talk to anyone, or go to school, or do anything but cry. Soon after, it clicked that I could seek professional help and find relief, but that didn't last very long, and so the problem just kept growing and interfering with every aspect of my life. So here I am now, again looking for relief, and maybe that can be found in the words of others like me. Or so I hope, lol.

[FireflyLane]

It is good you joined here seeking people that can understand. I am also 19 and suffer with anxiety and depression. It makes every aspect of my life way more difficult than it should be. I remember I also lost my best friend, probably different circumstances but nonetheless without her. I found that very difficult as well and it actually took a couple years for me to finally be okay with it. That didn’t help my situation though because I didn’t have that person to make me smile anymore and have better days with. I think finding relief in professional help will take a while and with some hard work but I encourage you to seek professional help if you haven’t already. I am going to try a DBT program soon and I’m really nervous, especially because I have to do group sessions. This is a long reply, I just joined not sure how this works too well but I wish you well.

[Renee0000]

I can sooo relate .. just lyk you’re not alone.

[FahimFaisal]

Hi Cath....Tou are not alone. I think you are doing very well and choosing this platform is a very good decision. Best of luck. Prayer for you...

[Hidden]

Wcome to the family.

U have come to the right place. We all understand what you are going through as we have also been there and still there. I do not know if depression and enxiety is curable, one thing I do know is that it is manageable. Can I ask, are u seeing a therapist? The bad thing about depression is that u can not deal with it on ur own. U need external support. It could be a therapist, a group of people who also suffer from it. You might needs meds to keep it under control. I am glad that you have taken the initiative to get the support, I also hope u do get a professional as well. Welcome again.

[hungryorca98]

i am sorry but hi welcome we give really good advice here and dont judge anyone