Hi all

[Suzie_Q]

Hi everyone, just wanted to say hello and introduce myself, I’m a 26 year old female.  This is new to me, i struggle with anxiety myself. I’ve got a best friend who suffers with depression and anxiety quite badly and I’m always trying to offer him support and words of encouragement so just thought I’d hop on here and see what everyone else has to say. 

[Ggrand]

Hello Dear Suzie_Q,

I want to give you a warm and caring welcome to our forums.

I’m sorry that you struggle with anxiety and your friend also with anxiety and depression..

It’s hard to write out and post our very first post, well done Suzie..

We have a lots of threads on anxiety and depression, if you search in the search bar…

These are amazing forums and I’m sure many others will call in and chat to you with their insight and offer some suggestions …I will also pop back in..

Its really nice to meet you Suzie, Please talk here anytime you feel up to it, no pressure at all…we are all here for you to support you the best we can..

Kind thoughts and my care Dear Suzie,

Grandy..

[Suzie_Q]

thank you so much for your response. I appreciate your kind words and I’m glad I’ve found this space to talk openly 

[Summer Rose]

Hi Susie Q

Welcome to the bb forums! And congratulations on making your first post.

I care for a loved one with anxiety and OCD, so I can certainly understand and empathise with what you’re experiencing. It’s tough, I know.

The good news is that with the right treatment there is always hope for better days ahead. As you participate more I’m sure you’ll gain benefit from sharing your story and reading the stories of others.

Kind thoughts to you

[Mark Z.]

Hi Suzie_Q,

Welcome to the forum.

Your friend is so lucky to have your support. As you're also struggling with anxiety yourself, we're willing to help and support as well.

When you feel comfortable, feel free to share your story here. We'll be listening and sharing our experience and advice.

Hope everything will be better.

Mark

[geoff]

Hello Suzie_Q, it's great that you are offering your friend support with his anxiety and depression, but in doing so, you are neglecting yourself, because these type of illnesses may seem to be similar but in fact, they are developed by your own circumstances which may be completely different, even though it appears they are just alike.

Support is wonderful, but please remember to try and get your own counselling so that you develop your own strength, which will then help the both of you.

Geoff.

Life Member.