Dysthymia

[bb2005]

Hey everyone, I was diagnosed with dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) by a doctor on discharge from the psychiatric ward on Monday. I thought I would drop in to say hi as I guess I belong here now. Cheers.

[Ggrand]

Hello Dear bb2005,

A very warm and caring welcome to our amazing forums…

Thank you for being brave and courageous for sharing your story….We are all pleased that you joined our wonderful community….

You’re last sentence sounds like you’re struggling with acceptance of your diagnosis of  dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)…. as you say you… “guess you belong here now”.…please, try to be gentle on yourself….mental health illnesses can unfortunately strike anyone down at anytime, and it’s something we don’t have control over…but what we do have control over is how we accept it and manage it….

You have come to the right place to get support by our community members to help you in your journey towards wellness….

We are here for you, when we can be to help support you…please talk here anytime you feel up to it, about anything that’s on your mind or in your heart..

Thinking of you with kindness and care Dear bb2005..

Grandy..

[JED1980]

Hey

Welcome! 

Thanks for sharing what you have been going through. 

We are here to talk and help as best we can, when you feel up to talking, we are here to listen.

Reach out anytime.

We are always here. You are not alone

Jx

[Summer Rose]

Hi bb2005

Welcome to the forums!

You’ve just joined a warm, kind and non-judgemental community and I know it will serve you well.

It took me awhile to figure out how it all works (eg culture & technical side) but it was worth the effort. Of course, you may very well settle in much faster—I hope you do!

Kind thoughts to you