Hi everyone. New to this. How's it going out there :) nice to meet everyone. Looking foward to chatting. :)

[Itsmeok123]

w to this. How's it going out there

[Itsmeok123]

Thanx

[101315]

Mostly terrible with some days being very awful and some being unbearable. I do not know what brought you to this site but it is a great source of aide. Welcome.

[Skiigyrl]

New here too not going so well lately thinking this can help.

[Stilltrying2 in reply to Skiigyrl]

Hi, I think you will find help here. It has helped me feel not so alone. There are others going through the same thing.

[Needtovent]

I’ve been on and off this site over past 5 years. Back now because I’m struggling. It’s helpful to chat with others who go through it - anxiety and depression (the 1/2 punch). I can generally manage with an anxiety spell alone, talking to hub , taking a benzo if really bad. Then moves along. However when I start to have physical symptoms like lack of appetite and trouble sleeping (more than usual) I know depression is about to rear it’s strangulation hold on me . I wish I knew how to fight off these symptoms. But for now I’m asking my doc to resume my antidepressant medication. Please chat more about what’s going on and how you cope.

[Skiigyrl in reply to Needtovent]

Not too familiar with depression only through family members who have, but anxiety meds unfortunately only gave me temporary help. I have been feeling overwhelmed by life lately and have been using mindfulness and meditation to help. The last several days I have had bloated anxiety belly and have been quite uncomfortable. I have never had that symptom before usually short of breath and racy thoughts so set something off inside that is making me anxious. I have a televisit today so hopefully will get some clarity and new tools.

[Needtovent in reply to Skiigyrl]

Wishing you well with this visit. I have just reached out to my former therapist and have to start as a new pt because it’s been 3 yet. I have a phone intake on Tu, but I’m not sure if previous provider is available. Not crazy about starting with someone new.