https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152743#M9029 <P>Hello my name is Shilou I have joined beyondblue to be able to speak to other people going through depression and panick disorder.</P> <P>I do not know anyone else around me with a mental health issue, so I would like to meet people who understand the condition, and</P> <P>pull on experiences that may assist me in understanding this. Thankyou and hope to hear from you soon.</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:12:12 GMT shilou 2016-03-08T02:12:12Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152743#M9029 <P>Hello my name is Shilou I have joined beyondblue to be able to speak to other people going through depression and panick disorder.</P> <P>I do not know anyone else around me with a mental health issue, so I would like to meet people who understand the condition, and</P> <P>pull on experiences that may assist me in understanding this. Thankyou and hope to hear from you soon.</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:12:12 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152743#M9029 shilou 2016-03-08T02:12:12Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152744#M9030 <P>Hi Shilou</P> <P>Welcome to The BB Forums</P> <P>To have the courage to post is a huge step forward in the healing process. I did have anxiety attacks for 25 years and thanks to my excellent GP and Therapist those days have gone leaving the depression following me around.</P> <P>I dont know how long you have had your anxiety/depression Shilou but you have come to the right place. There are many very kind people on the forums as well as some really handy tips as well!</P> <P>Did you recently start having the panic attacks? Or have they been pestering you for a while.</P> <P>It would be great to hear your thoughts too Shilou.</P> <P>We are here for you</P> <P>Kind Thoughts</P> <P>Paul</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:22:47 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152744#M9030 blondguy 2016-03-08T02:22:47Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152745#M9031 <P>HI paul</P> <P>Thankyou for answering so quickly. I have lived with depression since 2011 and panick disorders for 3 years sometimes I feel I am reaching out to people but no one is listening nor do they understand what I am saying must be speaking in foreign language lol</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:29:53 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152745#M9031 shilou 2016-03-08T02:29:53Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152746#M9032 <P>HI paul</P> <P>cant type either I have been living with depression since 2001</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:07:01 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152746#M9032 shilou 2016-03-08T03:07:01Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152747#M9033 <P>Hi Shilou</P> <P>You are doing just fine with your typing....no worries</P> <P>I do remember that people just have me that blank look as well lol.....A GP that you are comfortable with is great to have for support...Every month/two weeks make your appointment with her/him and let it out.</P> <P>Having a support group of people you can bounce off is also good to have...Going by the book...5 is ideal...In reality I have 2...and the wonderful people on here as well of course.</P> <P>If I may ask you Shilou.....Do you take any meds at all?</P> <P>* Handy tip for you....Anxiety does decrease in severity over time with treatment <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> <P>You are more than welcome to ask us anything you wish to Shilou</P> <P>How are you sleeping?</P> <P>Kind Thoughts</P> <P>Paul</P> Tue, 08 Mar 2016 03:33:32 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/welcome-and-orientation/new-member/m-p/152747#M9033 blondguy 2016-03-08T03:33:32Z