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[Faith2022]

Hi, My name is Sara,

I am new here. I was diagnosed with major depression, severe anxiety, and insomnia. I am having difficulty adjusting to my diagnoses- and would like to reach out to people who can guide me with tips and advice.

Thank you,

Sara

[Agora1]

Welcome Faith2022, glad to have you here with us xx

[Faith2022 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you 😊

[Shnookie]

Welcome 🙏 to the website Sara. This is Shnookie. It is understandable that there will be a period of adjustment to your diagnoses. It is important not to stigmatize this. People on this website R supportive and have great ideas. Presuming U have a therapist, U can be prescribed meds to help alleviate your symptoms. For your insomnia there R benzod like Klonopin which I take . There R things U can do to help alleviate your anxiety, like deep breathing exercises.

You can do meditation by starting on

You Tube videos. Music can be therapeutic

and but U in a good mood 🙂 and relax U at the same time. I try to do this almost every day. I hope this was helpful. I’m here 4!U.

Hugs 🤗 M ❤️😎💪👠💄💃🏼🌹

[Faith2022]

Thank you, Shnookie. I really appreciate your warm welcome.

[Shnookie in reply to Faith2022]

You R very welcome

[XoxoFaith]

Hi welcome

[blackcat64013]

👋, Welcome to your forum. The first thing to do is acceptance of your diagnosis. The next thing is knowing that you will have the same diagnosis as some of us but your experience of the symptoms will be specific to you as will your response to any prescribed medication and or therapy.

Having said this, looking after yourself is most important. You will find many good ideas under the heading of "self care" if searching Dr Google or reading about the conditions online.

Open and honest dialogue with everybody is important too.

People are not mind readers so ask for anything you need, no matter how big or small.

Our forum members are from around the world so usually available 24/7 for advice.🦘