I’m new here

[Waterfun]

I have been trying to find other people with anxiety and depression for support because I feel so alienated by it. It’s Summer and everyone seems so happy. I wish I knew other people who have it for coping strategies and to not feel like I am the only one.

[gajh]

Welcome. You have come to the right place. You are definitely not alone. I have depression and anxiety. I have been here about one week. I have found so much support. There are great people here. Some people here have overcome their anxiety and it is totally inspiring to hear from them.

[mizzou7016]

You are definitely not the only one....and you are definitely in the right place to find support. My mantra is as long as the good lord blesses me by waking me up....i can conquer anything that is thrown my way. You will find your path....and it will be great. here for you...will do my best to answer any question you may have.

[Starrlight]

Welcome,, Waterfun!

[Agora1]

Welcome Waterfun to a caring community.

I'm glad you are here with us xx

[Hidden]

Hey there. You’re definitely not the only one. I work in education in Scotland, UK and have been on summer hols for 5 weeks so far. Other folks are envious of school hols but I find them hard to navigate as it gives me so much more free time to ruminate. I’m an excellent ruminator! 😁 Which in turn leads to becoming more anxious and then more depressed. I fill in time by reading (when I manage to concentrate)! I walk, make jewellery, sketch sometimes. I use mediation technique’s, Insighttimer is a great app for that, lots of choice and variation. Some days are harder than others but once I talk myself into getting up and moving I feel better. I start with small things and often that motivates me to do more. I’m new on here too and I’ve read some inspirational stuff so far and also people have stopped by to say hi. I hope you find it useful. 😊

[Trainchaser]

Look at the short term like just a day or hour. Stops me from getting overwhelmed

[mizzou7016]

Welcome to the chaos of the brain. I suffer from depression, anxiety, and ptsd. you are definitely not alone....my philosophy is as follows....If the lord blesses me with the ability to wake up and keep my heart going....I will do my best to make sure that i get through each day. That there isn't anything going on that I can't deal with...right now work is really testinng my patience and abilities...not sure how i make it through sometimes...Just keep doing you....and you'll be fine