I am new. Not only here but to telling anyone about me. How to get started?

[Kanno]

I have a fear of opening up to anyone including medical / therapeutical staff. I'm not ready to visit any therapy in person. I experienced episodes of sadness / depression since a long time, and about 2 years ago, recurring panic and anxiety attacks started on top of that.

I don't know why I write this here. i figure it is the next best thing maybe to some kind of treatment, or a step in that direction I feel I should but am not ready to go.

Hey everyone. How did you all get started coming to terms with finding there is something that needs help and reaching out to get that help?

For me that seems very hard, even impossible.

[Hb2003]

Welcome to this amazing site Kanno 😄 . People here are very kind and supportive and understanding and non judgmental😄

[Hidden]

Hi there! Welcome. Thanks for sharing. I personally had to get therapy because I was so out of it. It's been over 13 years and I can say I am doing so much better now. I like this site because people have been really nice and supportive to me. Thanks.

[Agora1]

Hi Kanno, Welcome to the forum. You just took your first step in going forward.

This is your lucky day. You just found a safe, nonjudgmental site that we call our virtual family. We help each other by sharing our own experiences on this journey. You will never feel alone because you will know we understand. I'm glad you are here with us. xx

[Isinatra]

I knew that I needed help when I couldn’t function enough to work. That was 1975. I was 25. Reached out to a newly formed mental health facility. I thought I might die if I didn’t get help and I was ready to do anything to keep on living. I’m still here at 70. Lots of ups and downs. Never could have done it by myself. This site is a good start. Luck to you.❤️🏄‍♀️

[Hidden]

Welcome to our community. Much love and lights to you. ☮️🌈🙏

[Hidden]

Welcome to this amazing community. I feel you have answered ur question. U have done theee most difficult thing that is opening up to people. All of us were faced with ur problem at some point but we came here and realized we were not laughed at or judged, so u have made the best decision. Welcome again

[swordfishll]

This is a great start!