New here, Hi 👋🏻

[SR2727]

I'm new and not really done this sort of thing before. I'm unsure where to start but I guess going with why I'm here is a good starting point? I've had anxiety and depression for almost half my life, starting at 15yo (now 27yo) and I had been on medication for about 6 years from 20yo to 26yo. Although the anxiety and depression had reduced during that period, I was left feeling numb. I decided that it was time to get off antidepressants and try new avenues because I was ready for the challenge that I knew was coming. For the past (almost) year, I have had major ups and downs in my mental health. All manner of emotions and feelings that I hadn't experienced properly for 6 years and my brain was struggling with it a little. I'm just now starting to feel slightly better but I still have times where it feels like too much to handle. I guess that's why I'm here. I have tried medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, diet changes, supplements etc. But I haven't reached out to a support group, for fear of rejection or embarrassment. But I think it's time to get over that. So here I am and I would love to get to know some other people who also have struggled and need support. So, Hi I'm S, it's nice to meet you 👋🏻

[davidthecoder]

Hi S,

Welcome to the club. Glad to have you here and I just wanted to say it that it sounds like you have put alot of work into bettering yourself, and so I just wanted to wish well here. I hope you will get some great comments from others.

Something that has helped me alot with my anxiety is meditation. When my mind starts worrying so much I just bring my attention back to my breathing. That was a game changer for me but it still pops up more often than I'd like.

Anyways, take care! I am off to bed shortly.

[SR2727 in reply to davidthecoder]

Thank you for the kind words! Meditation is only something I've ventured into a few times but I've heard great things about it. I think it's all about persisting with it isn't it? The times I've tried it I've struggled to really focus and stop my mind overthinking. But I guess practice makes perfect😁

[Dolphin14]

Welcome to the community S

There is no need to be embarrassed here. This is an anonymous site. Members are only going to know what you choose to share.

I hope you find what you need here

🐬

[SR2727 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you! I'm hoping to be a bit more open and hopefully will be able to offer some support to others as well 😁

[Dolphin14 in reply to SR2727]

Great! It's good to share. Take your time, you will be fine

[Hidden]

Hello like your avatar welcome hope you get the support you need here 😊

[SR2727 in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks! 😁

[Redgreenblue]

Hi S,

Liked hearing your story, you are definitely not alone with how you have feeling. I hope the site works for you and you get what you want from it.

I have suffered from anxiety and depression for as long I as remember, likely from teen and now in my mid 30's I have been on and off medication, changes to medications etc, caused a lot of heartache pain anxiety and more potential mental health issues and currently I am trying to get back on medication as I'm struggling to much without. I think I have been through all the NSAID's now going to be trying venlafaxine.... see how this plays out.

I am trying to come to terms with the fact that this might just be who I am no matter how many times I have tried to fit in amongst the crowds. i just find it all very hard.

Sometimes wonder maybe the only people that would understand me are others that have similar mental health experiences, I don't know? but I am still searching for where I might fit in.

I hope you will fit in and good luck to you, all the best.