topic Newbie in Welcome and orientation

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Ompa — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 02:22:34 GMT

I am new to writing on forums about my problems. Not to sure where to start, suffered from depression from a young age been medicated. It’s more anxiety that is keeping me down these days, Some days to the point I can’t get out of bed, that’s today.

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onlymeagain — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:38:05 GMT

Also new is this forum and in any forum. Not new to depression though. Not sure if capable to talk about myself it would mean that I am really accepting that I am depressed and alone.

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Quercus — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:24:13 GMT

Hello Ompa and welcome to the forums,

Ah a "doona day". I know those too. Am learning days like these are my body telling me to slow down and reassess my self care.

You mentioned medication.. Are you still taking it? Do you have any professional support to manage your anxiety?

I hope you are able to write some more when you feel able. It's ok if you're not sure where to begin we all go through this starting to speak out.

Nat

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Quercus — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:43:12 GMT

Welcome to you too onlymeagain 😊.

These forums are a safe and non judgemental place, but it does feel intimidating and a bit frightening to take the first step and post. So good for you.

It might feel like you're alone but you're truly not. All of us here have been impacted by mental illness and one of the things I love most here is not having to perform. This is a place where we can be real and admit I feel like crap but I'm not sure where to begin.

If you feel like it, creating a thread just for yourself will help you to direct the conversation to suit what you need from the forums. However you're also most welcome to chat here and discuss the issues Ompa raises.

Welcome to you both.

Nat

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Mumma_44 — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 05:49:33 GMT

Hi there, it is a big admission and not an easy one to acknowledge one might have depression.