Hi I’m new to this forum

[Nickinickname]

Hi, I’ve been struggling with depression and anxiety for a number of years... I’ve never been part of a forum, so I don’t really know how things work, but I just thought I’d introduce myself quickly, and find out how things works.

[blondguy]

Hello Nickinickname

Welcome to the forums and good on you for having the courage to post too!

I was new to this forum a couple of years ago and I had no idea what was going on..seriously

I understand where you are coming from with having anxiety and depression...Its an awful place to be in

The forums are a rock solid safe place where you can say whats on your mind without judgement too 🙂

I used to have chronic anxiety back in the 1980's for 13 years which did dissipate and then depression took over which I still have but its under management from a legend of a GP.

Members privacy is paramount here too to make this a safe place where you can reach out and have a chat

I hope you can stick around the forums Nicki

My Kind thoughts for you

Paul

[Nickinickname]

Thank you I didn’t expect to get a response so quickly! Coming up to Christmas is an added stressor too. I’ve lost both my parents, and I feel a lot of ongoing grief on top of my ongoing depression and anxiety. I find myself crying too much and have taken a lot of sick leave. This makes me feel really guilty. I really wish I could be stronger and get on with things.

[Nickinickname]

Paul, I just want to thank you for helping me feel a bit more secure, thank you for welcoming the way you have, it means a lot

[blondguy]

Hey Nicki

No worries at all and thankyou so much for the wonderful compliment too x

Im so sorry about your parents Nicki......oh my...

Can I ask if you have a good GP/counselor providing you with the support you need approaching this time of year?

Great to have you as part of the beyond Blue forum family Nicki 🙂

Paul

[Bethie]

Hi Niki and welcome

IM only New but thought I'd just say hi and let you know it' great your here. I'e battled anxiety and depression for years. Finally a few years back a GP tried me on new meds which are fantastic. I still get some bad days due to life' circmstances atm. But they last alot less time.

Please keep coming back and let us know how you are😊😊 it's a safe place here.

[Ulysses]

Hey and welcome. Come and hang out with those of us who understand (and are up sometimes at all hours of the night)

[geoff]

hello Nickinickname, please let me also welcome you to the site and I'm pleased that Paul was first to connect with you, followed by Bethie and Ulysses.
Losing both your parents must be something for you to struggle with and I'm very sorry that this has happened, but past memories of Xmas together must be disturbing your thoughts, and my Xmas has certainly changed when my Mum was put into a nursing home, now I have to pretend to my 2 little granddaughters, however that only lasts for a few hours.
I'm just so sorry for you, but so pleased you have joined the site. Geoff.