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Hi, this is my first time doing something like this, but i really feel like i need to. Sometimes it’s really hard to get through the day and pretend it’s all ok but it’s not. Its even harder when your family kind of just passes over you.

I’ve been feeling really anxious recently, about what I’m doing with my life, where I’m going. I’m really scared actually that I’m just stagnant and never going to move anywhere. It’s hard to concentrate on the things i do. The classes I’m taking and at work because I’m always worried about where i am. It doesn’t sound like much, i know, but even as I’m writing this I’m feeling all of the anxiety bubble to the surface. I’ve never sought out help before. I don’t live in that kind of a family, but i thought this would be a nice place to just let it all out.

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LilyAnnepuppy

Welcome to the community. We’re glad you’re here. There are a lot of helpful people, who will share their experiences with you.

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Thank you, if feels nice to read that.

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As long as you’re here you’re not alone.

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Dolphin14

Welcome Byul

I'm sorry you are struggling. Many of us can relate to what you are going through

I'm glad you found us. The community is full of caring people

🐬

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Thank you, it feels comforting to know this.

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It is comforting to know we can chat about something many in our world don't know about

:)

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Therapist104

Hey, welcome to the community. You are welcome to send me a message if you want, or if you need someone to talk to

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This is a really kind of you. I am working on towards vocalizing all of these fears a step at a time.

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You will do great on here then! Most everyone is so supportive!

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hi best not PM strangers is my opinion and even checking on profiles if says interests womens health may not mean a woman i had a man pester me thought it a woman NO NO 🤗

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Thank you for the concern, I definitely won’t be pming anyone. I am incredibly new at this, so i just wanted to get it out and share.

Hi and welcome to this community! Not meaning to frighten you, but we've had numerous reports of trollings on the private messaging system. It's up to you of course, but please consider sticking with us on the public forum and not engaging in private messaging with anyone for now.

The public forum is safe and is frequently monitored. Messaging isn't monitored.

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yes i just did a similar reply then just delated it best get know someone v well if consider PM i made one exeption recently and wish hadnt, over all its a great site and helpful thats why i stay for the great fridnds i made here so much kindness 🤗

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Yes, offering a newcomer especially to private message right away is a huge red flag. We need to do everything we can to keep this community safe.

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coolkitty1934 in reply to

...crap i have done that before offer to PM newcomer hope i didnt look suspicious 😓

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It's okay, dear. Please don't worry. We've just had some weirdos on here of late and are upping security.

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AnxiousSilver in reply to coolkitty1934

Don't worry, you're good CoolKitty. :)

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I think I’ll definitely be sticking to the public forum for now, thank you!

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You're very welcome 😁We just want people to stay as safe as possible.

Welcome to this community, my friend!

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coolkitty1934

Welcome! Its good that you admit you need help that is a good start to getting better. Know that here you will get support and ecouragement! You can vent all you need. If you need anything dont be afraid to ask me or someone else as we will be happy to help! If anxiety is the problem then finding something to fidget with could help like a scrunchie to tug on or a stretchy braclet to fiddle with. It is not garenteed to work but it helps others so it would be worth a shot. also do you take any medicine for this?

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I am not, but I’ve decided to finally talk to my doctor about it, because I’ve been struggling with depression for a good couple of years subs I was a young preteen. And I’ve only just entered my twenties so it feels like I’ve stopped before I’ve even started .

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AnxiousSilver

Welcome. :)

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Thank you, I’m glad to see I made the choice of doing this.

the doctor I’m seeing now does not know about what I’ve been struggling with. Its been hard to even admit to myself that I am because mental health is not really considered a thing in my culture. The belief is that prayer will get you through it all. And while I respect that, I also know it isn’t doing everything I need it to, so I decided that when I see my doctor at my scheduled appt I’m going to be more transparent regarding everything thats been going on. I hope I can go through with it and maybe get closer to finding help. Wish me luck.

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