The start of May has not been great

[alfreddy7]

I just need success stories so that I feel a little better today.

Some relief that I know I won’t be like this forever.

[Broken1971]

I've found that there are ups and downs for me...only the downs are really down. I keep going because there have been times in my life that have been fun, productive and satisfying. I didn't always realize it at the time but there have been ups and times when that were tough but I look back on fondly. The anxiety and depression and ocd have always been there in some form but I still have good memories of certain times of my life. It makes me realize that I need to keep my eyes open and there will be moments of joy...I try not to take the little things for granted. And I know there will be other times ahead where my mental health will not be so forefront in my mind. I'm still miserable now most times but I'm optimistic and keeping my eyes open for new opportunities whatever they may be. I don't know if this is what you're looking for but I hope you stay optimistic. Much love!

[alfreddy7 in reply to Broken1971]

Hello broken.

Thank you for your reply. I just been feeling down lately. I guess you can say I’m fairly new to this anxiety and panic attacks. Since they started 5 months ago.

I often just think to my self that I might be like this for the rest of my life and I get so down.

And the past few days have been like that for me.

I do like that you are optimistic. I get optimistic too when I’m not in a panic attack or depressed. I try to keep my head up as much as I can.

[Broken1971 in reply to alfreddy7]

You're going to be alright