finding myself

[SilverLinings24]

Hi everyone, I joined this group as I have been struggling with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember but was diagnosed a few years ago. I am looking forward to connecting with others who can relate to all of this.

[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. I am glad you have joined us.

[SilverLinings24 in reply to gajh]

so glad to be here, thank you😊

[Agora1]

Welcome to an amazing community of virtual friends.

We can all use a SilverLining, I'm glad you are here with us. xx

[MonaBlue2024]

Yes, I can relate. I've been diagnosed GAD fir many years and I just lost my dog. I didn't know it, but this has made me realize just how lonely I am. I hope you are okay this evening.

[CL3V3R-G1RL in reply to MonaBlue2024]

I lost my dog in May. So I know how you feel. My condolences 😔💐

[MonaBlue2024 in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL]

I am sorry to hear that. Thank you for your kind words.

[SilverLinings24 in reply to MonaBlue2024]

So sorry for your loss, It hurts to lose a fur baby. They are our greatest source of love and safety. Sending you big hugs and hope it get a little easier💕

[MonaBlue2024 in reply to SilverLinings24]

Thank you. I hope so too. It is hard to imagine, but I know time will heal... at least, that is the hope.

[Yoongigirl in reply to MonaBlue2024]

I completely understand. Lost my very first furbaby in July. He was almost 15 years old.Ever since then I've been having severe health anxiety about everything going on with my body. I think I took all that worry and anxiety I had for him when he got sick and put it on myself. Now I'm stuck in a loop that I'm having trouble getting out of.

[MonaBlue2024 in reply to Yoongigirl]

Yes, that sounds familiar. I have neck and back problems on a pretty regular basis. I go to the physical therapist for my low back and my neck hurts about 95% of the time. It has gotten worse since my dog died. So crazy how we don't realize the impact of losing a pet. It is physical, emotional, psychological... the works. Mostly, I just miss my best friend. I am sorry you lost your furbaby too. It really is devastating - positive vibes to you!

[Yoongigirl in reply to MonaBlue2024]

They really are our best friends

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Got diagnosed with GAD, social anxiety and agoraphobia when I was a preteen. Kind of gotten over the social anxiety and agoraphobia to some degree. Still dealing with anxiety though

[SilverLinings24 in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL]

You have overcome a great deal, you are doing amazing progress. I am very proud of you😊

[MonaBlue2024]

SilverLinings24 - I am glad you are here in this group!

[Vonus5591]

hi and welcome 🙏