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Hi,
I’m very new to this and I’m very nervous. I can’t pinpoint the moment or time I knew I wasn’t so well anymore or started feeling down more than I felt good and happy.
I believe my issue stems from this: when I used to think about my life at this age and stage, it looked nothing like what my life is today. And for this reason I feel like I can’t make peace with myself, like I’m not accepting of myself because I’ve failed myself and nothing good has come of my life. I get upset quite easily and very anxious. I worry about things constantly, and they are usually things I can’t control or predict and for some crazy reason, that terrifies me. I also suffer from social anxiety as when I’m out I always feeling like people are looking at me, watching me and judging me. My sunnies are always plastered on top of my head so that I can put them on and become invisible, in my mind.
I have seeked online help and completed a mental health assessment which resulted in mild depression, moderate general and social anxiety.
Can anyone offer resources that may help me in understanding these things more?
thank you.
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The online test, whether it's K-10 test or another way to determine your degree of depression is always a great indicator, but you need to see your doctor,
Please don't be afraid to book an appointment, the longer you leave it the worse you will get and we don't want this to happen. Geoff.
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Hi Me and welcome to the forums
I recently did an online course called mindspot (https://mindspot.org.au/) it is endorsed by beyond blue. I found it quite useful. It helped enlighten me even more about anxiety and depression. It also gave me practical skills to help me with it. It is also free. Maybe it is something to look into.