Hi, im Dylan.

[Midean]

I wasnt sure if i should do this, but here i am, so i might as well give it my all.

I am Dylan, a 39 year old guy from the northern tablelands of NSW. I have lived with anxiety and depression since i was 17, and i suppose i am here because i am always trying to find new ways of dealing with this condition.

I am hoping to find a network of individuals who might understand what it is like to live with severe anxiety, so that maybe we can share solutions and techniques to getting relief from this condition.

I am not sure what else to say at this moment, other than, i guess, if anyone has advice, or wants to talk about their anxiety, i am here to help in any way that i can.

Thanks, Dylan.

[kanga_brumby]

Yo Midean welcome to beyond blue forums. The right place to be for a friendly ear to bend who just may have a similar condition to yourself or a similar problem. We do it non judge mentally as well or should. We but try. The advice is free it's up to you what get said but actions must be careful for all. We are friendly here. Some of us have wisdom beyond our years some as mad as the march hare.

Kanga still finding out

[Midean]

Thanks Kanga, i am already happy to know this place is here for a friendly ear.

I dont have a lot of friends these days, as my condition makes it a bit tough to go out and meet people, so i am grateful to have a place to come to where i might be able to talk with like minded folk.

I suppose i should give a little insight into my condition, i suffer from social anxiety and panic attacks, that have led to some pretty deep depression, but with that said, i am always trying to find the happiness and beauty in life. I love nature, i have found it is one thing that has brought me releif, and that is pretty handy as i live in the country.

I get a bit tounge tied when it comes to writing, so i might leave it here for now, but thanks again to anyone who reads this, just knowing you all are here is a releif in itself.

[geoff]

Hello Dylan, welcome and for posting your comment.

I'm pleased Kanga has replied to you because when depression hits us it can tend to lead us into having social anxiety with panic attacks.

It's the fear of being the centre of attention, being evaluated negatively by those around you, and showing signs of anxiety in social situations, or you may do something embarrassing, but when you're alone in the solitude of nature then that's where you find peace.

Allow yourself some time to feel adjusted being on the site, it's good to have you.

Geoff.

[Midean]

Thanks Geoff, i appreciate your warm welcome, it means a lot to me and i am happy to have found this site as i was reaching my wits end of late, and just knowing there is people here who understand makes all the difference to me.

[geoff]

Hi Dylan, I'm so pleased you've been able to post your comment because there are so many people that don't know help is available and know they can feel comfortable talking to other people who have struggled with own type of depression.

It's very brave for you to do so and hope you can get back to us.

Geoff.

[kanga_brumby]

Dylan. great to see you out here trying take your time try not to over tax yourself work your way through the areas getting or imparting advice as you go or feel be nice with it

kanga