Hello I'm new and I would like to really use this platform to recover

[_T_]

Hello, im .T.

I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for a few years now and things that have happened this year has made it worse

I cant cope very well

.T.

[blondguy]

Hello Mr T and Welcome to the forums

You are strong to have posted and good on you. There are many kind people on the forums that can be here for you. The forums are also rock solid secure to ensure your privacy too!

I have had acute anxiety since 1983 and depression since 1996. I hear you loud and clear. Can I ask you if you have a GP or a counselor that you see? Always a huge step towards healing.

When you comfortable, could you let us know..even briefly about the events that have exacerbated your depression?

Thankyou for suggesting that you would like to use the BB Forums as a platform on which you can heal!

My kindest thoughts for you MrT

Paul

[Tech]

Welcome and Hi T

From my own current experience with both depression and anxiety, I understand that coping is difficult.

There is lots of very good information on the Beyond Blue web site that may help you. If possible (no pressure) can you tell us more about your situation so that the online community can offer appropriate support.

Regards

Tech

[_T_]

Hello Paul,

Such a speedy reply, I wasn't expecting that. Well This year I'm studying at university and had moved away to do so. I have met so many people on this journey and a lot at have turned out to be hurtful. In April I was raped and then progressively since...I have lost the remainder of friends and consequently, my self esteem and drive to live. You have had a long battle I see, and I am so honoured to be speaking to someone who has braved it for so long, continue fighting! I have had a psychologist before but couldn't afford to see her after the incident because I was fired for my job but atm I am seeking help from a sexual assault councillor. So far so good...

I want to be myself again, I used to be bubbly and outgoing now I'm confined to a world so small and isolated 😞

kindest regards to you Paul

Miss T *

[blondguy]

*typo....my apologies for the 'Mr'......

Sorry T

[_T_]

Hello Tech

Thanks for your message, I'm blow away by the already warming experience of becoming a member of beyond blue

Warm wishes Tech

T

[_T_]

Don't worry for one second Paul 🙂

[blondguy]

Thankyou T (phew)

Paulx

[Tech]

Hi Miss T

It's good to read that you are getting professional help: its really important to do so. I've found talking honestly to a professional and taking their advice on board useful.

I sincerely hope the "progressively since..." situation has stopped.

Stay strong

Tech

[_T_]

well it hasn't, I am still finding people are fleeing from my life, even my family seemingly detest my lack of coping 😞