new here

Hello I am new to all this, I am just now starting therapy this coming Thursday. I am 34 and am just now getting diagnosis of what all I really have. And it all really makes sense now, but I feel so lost since my family and boyfriend do not understand at all what I am going threw.

[IncognitoC]

Welcome to the group.

You should find other people who have similar experiences than you do. Everyone is unique and they are always willing to help in anyway they can. Hope you find it useful here.

[GlowingDarkly]

Hello and welcome! I am glad you found your way here We got plenty of folks who understand many of the things you’re going through. It is always challenging when those around us don’t “get it”, but I think you’ll find many of us here do.

Don’t be shy to share your feelings and experiences, but as you know, just be careful of giving any personal information, we do have a few trolls that swing through from time to time. But the admin team is pretty good around here too.

I hope this place will be as positive for you as it has been for me!

-GD-

[Attaloss01]

Welcome Kimmie! I have found that ppl fall into 3 categories:- don't understand

- try to and want to understand

- have experienced the severe pain of 'alternative Mental Health" and get it right away.

The first category isn't helpful. They get annoyed and can't understand why you can't just 'snap out of it', be grateful, have a positive attitude and just get on with life. Oh what a dream it would be if it were that easy! I have asked those to say nothing at all or just hug me if I ask.

The second group can be helpful if you let them know what you need from them ( often to listen, not give advice, not jusge you and hug you if you ask). They can usually do that.

The third group are , well, these ppl on this site: ppl who have experienced the nightmare of debilitating anxiety and or depression, flashbacks, nightmares or just having no hope for the future. It looks empty.

These ppl GET IT.

So glad you joined us girl!

[Hidden in reply to Attaloss01]

This is so true I have noticed that like with my parents who do not understand at all. Constantly add to my issues with the constant picking, or negativity about things they don't agree with. Like they have now put me into a very bad depressive state today because of the situation my partner is in. And because I wont break up with him, they pick at him then me.

then I get told how once again I am different. But I also have been trying to navigate my mental health since it has really gotten worse in the past few years and even worse in the last few months.

I just feel so lost...

[Attaloss01 in reply to Hidden]

Kimmie I really apologize for not getting back to you. I hear what you are saying ... your frustration. I am not religious nor do I put it down. However I pray to any positive energy out there that is more powerful than me. I just ask for help in the moment. Nothing else. It's odd but most of the time I get little 'coincidences' occur that seem to help or give some relief.Please, I dont want to get any religious debate going! It's just a tool like any other but I find some relief from it.

Hugs Kimmie!

[Hidden]

thank you, I am not religious either but welcome all positive thoughts!!