This community is amazing!

[saltysunshine]

I’m new to this, but I’m almost certain this is a safe place to share. I’ve been struggling with anxiety and Bipolar depression for so many years, but the symptoms and frequency are so much more the older I get. With that said, I’m hopeful that I will find some friends to share positive coping skills , boundaries and the negative self thoughts too!

[just_keep_swimming]

this is a safe place , glad you are here 😊

[Hidden]

very safe..........welcome..........fnd tons and tons of very caring people hear.....i mean herre.......i mean.........here...........Grape Knee High??? Walters Favorite.......no one cares that he sleeps wth a teddy bear.........not here at least.......

pongo misses pergeta........

[JasmineJaz]

Welcome! I just came here a few days back myself, and already feeling better.

[Agora1]

Hi saltysunshine! With open arms and caring hearts, We Welcome You new friend :)xx

[Arymretep]

Welcome 👍

[Mrspjsmom]

Welcome! I'm sure you will find support here as well as many helpful suggestions.

[AnxiousSilver]

Welcome.

This is a safe and supportive community.

[Hidden]

I'm new here myself and I feel the same as you do (so far) about this site. It's a bit different because there are so many categories/communities you can join in specific areas, like men's health, women's health, dieting and so on, and so on. I'm giving thought to joining the dieting community because they seem to really be proactive with weigh-ins, recipes etc.... but I'm still researching (another term for procrastinating...LOL). The interactions I've had with some of the members on the depression community have been awesome. So, good luck and welcome!

[Darktunnel]

I too seem to get worse as I age. I do not suffer from bi polar but I understand your anxiety. Is there anything recently that has added to your anxiety?

[saltysunshine]

Good morning! Thank you for your reply. I have a good idea why I’m extremely anxious. I will try to keep this short. I was hospitalized about 1 1/2 years ago and never really recovered from that episode. I’m convinced psychiatric hospitals do nothing except make things worse. I’ve moved 3 times in the past year. Having my toxic parents in my life again is also a huge trigger. Trying to set firm boundaries which leads to guilt, shame and serious anxiety. I started counseling yesterday, so I’m hopeful that it will help overcome some or preferably all of that stuff. Medication changes also made it worse. That wasn’t a shot answer. My apology for rambling. I’m going to try have a good day on purpose today, hope yours is the same.

[designguy]

Hello Salty and welcome to the group, I'm sure you will find it helpful and supportive here, I know I have.

[Hidden]

animals can be really realy good at making us feel welcome and liked.....who doesnt need that afformaton being beat up all day....or any career......come home and ur animals say.......sure have missed u......or lets them pet them endlesly ..nooen to say she or he jsut wants attention........well no shit they are dogs.....or cats......some people esp here know what its lke to be kicked around endlessly........i dont like to hear about labels or anitng want to hearthe psotive about people.......and yes tons of very caring carng people (who never laugh at me that i was a caretaker or tried to be anice boss.......etc........they never dump on me or seethat as weak........yes tons of caring people and hope life gets better and u find freinds here who have beenthere adn understand.........take care safe travels.....