Anxiety and Depression

[Animalrespect]

I don’t want to be a Debby Downer or sound judgy , but I think some people feel they are going to get a lot more clear answers to their problems on this forum. I understand, but from what I have read , a lot of posts consist of their desperation and grief. People just reaching out for a lifeline.

[Dolphin14]

Animalrespect

This is a peer to peer forum. Can you tell us what exactly you are looking for?

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[hypercat54]

There are no therapists on the site and there is no one who can or is going to try and fix others and give them 'answers to their problems'.

What we do is listen to others and validate them. This is an online forum and provides a safe place for people to talk to other who get it.

We do pass on our experiences of course as what helps us may also help others.

For anyone who needs more than this we make suggestions such as speak to a professional.

A site like this isn't for everyone so if its not what you are looking for then maybe its not for you.

[fauxartist]

There are no clear answers for anyone really if your referring to anxiety and depression. Everyone is their own mixed bag. There is no one size fits all therapy, no magic pill to take, and nobody can fix us. Only we can find our own solutions with some guidance and understanding of what our issues are. People on this site are all looking for answers to how to understand and cope, or looking for friends who understand their stuff because they have similar issues, and also have someplace they feel safe enough to talk about that which social stigma and taboo keeps most of us to suffer in silence.

Writing about problems is cathartic, and can help with healing processes, but it's up to you to do the footwork.

[Beavis2022 in reply to fauxartist]

So true. Try putting this stuff on FB - you'll get nothing but chirping crickets......

[fauxartist in reply to Beavis2022]

I would chalk that up to denial, fear, apathy, and ignorance.

[Downandout123]

For me, even if I don't get any clear answers, it is comforting to know that other people are experiencing the same feelings that I am. This makes me feel less isolated.

[frailstateofmind44]

I have to politely disagree with this statement. I think the majority of users on here have the understanding this forum is not a substitute for professional help whether it be from a psychiatrist, therapist or just anyone appropriately qualified to treat mental illness. From my experience being on here, it seems people typically only use this as an outlet for sharing their feelings and/or every day life experiences living with anxiety and depression to a group who can relate in a safe and anonymous space. Just my two cents but I think a lot of people join just for general support and to feel connected to others.

[Beavis2022]

Yes, it's true, especially for people who've tried everything else there is. For some people, finding like-minded peers is their only comfort.

[Alpakka123]

I'm not quite sure what you're driving at here. Yes, this is a good place to vent. People need that. My pastor once told me that if people keep their feelings bottled up, they can come out sideways (that it's good to let them out).Can I ask if you've been here before?

[Animalrespect in reply to Alpakka123]

If you’re referring to me, I don’t remember what I said but I’m sorry if it sounded wrong

[Beavis2022]

Must be nice to be a judgmental know-it-all. You're obviously not paying attention, and like to be cruel to people who are hurting. You're getting FB comments mixed up with this site's comments. Try READING the titles. I was married to your type; don't bother with counseling - it's too late.

[Beavis2022]

You are an extremely negative person. The "Title" is the opening sentence that tells you what the subject is about; any third grader would know this. I've read all your posts and you are mean, and don't belong here. It's not a spelling test, either. "Conflating" Oh, please. Go elsewhere; you are just insulting people. Don't write again - you'll only get more of the same.

[Animalrespect in reply to Beavis2022]

Why is she being so mean? I thought people tried to help each other on this site. I feel absolutely awful after her attacks.

[Beavis2022 in reply to Animalrespect]

Thanks.....;something's wrong somewhere.

[Beavis2022]

Right..... just go away.

[Animalrespect]

I don’t remember what I said now, but I’m sorry if I offended anyone

[Animalrespect]

I found my original post. I’m not really even sure what I was driving at. I feel awful for causing discord.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Animalrespect]

It takes a lot of courage to apologize.

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[Animalrespect in reply to Dolphin14]

I will be honest. It was no one’s fault but my own which I totally acknowledge, but I have been pretty devastated after this whole mess. It makes my self hate flare up. But please understand everyone… I am not in ANY WAY blaming anyone else for my shortcomings.

[Animalrespect]

Thank you