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Scarab — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:42:16 GMT

Just new here. Feeling quite anxious about posting here. I have been dealing with chronic depression and anxiety and need a safe place to talk. Thank you for any replies or suggestions.

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Croix — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:06:00 GMT

Dear Scarab~

I'd like to welcome you here to the Support Forum. This is a very friendly place where you can quickly feel at home. While it might seem a pretty daunting thing to make a first post here about yourself I'd expect it will work out well and you will be glad you did.

I have depression at times and an anxiety conditon too, so have some idea of what you might be going though.

We don't really know that much about you at the moment. Rather than just give very general advice (one size does not fit all) would you like to say a little more about yourself and you life and how depression and anxiety make things harder?

I look forward to talking with you some more

Croix

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smallwolf — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:52:18 GMT

hello and welcome

please understand this is a safe and supportive place to chat. Like Croix I have depression and anxiety. Whatever triggers each of us is unique and most of all we have an inkling of what you are going through. When you are ready, feel free to chat.

Listening to you.

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geoff — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:41:10 GMT

Hello Scarab, can I join Croix and Smallwolf in welcoming you to the forum.

People who are new are frightened to open up to strangers, but it's anonymous and no one knows who you are, even though your comment may be similar to others, that doesn't mean anyone can identify you, so please don't be afraid, take your time, and all you need to do is start off slowly, then your thread can develop from there.

Most of us have struggled with our type of depression as well as anxiety and only want to help you.

Best wishes.

Geoff.

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missep123 — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:39:25 GMT

Hi Scarab,

A very warm welcome to the forums. You are so welcome and I hope you find yourself comfortable here. It is a safe place, we are very non-judgemental.

We are here for you!

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Petal22 — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:43:39 GMT

Hi Scarab,

Wellcome to our forums!

Im sorry you are feeling this way.

Im glad that you have found us, we are all a very caring supportive community.

I understand anxiety I suffered with severe anxiety OCD so I may be able to help you.

Please tell us more when you are ready.