Introduction

[1113]

Hi All,

New to forums but not depression. 20yrs plus now with intervals of major depressive disorder. Currently in recovery after a pretty bad 3 month trip with massive amounts of psychosis, Anxiety, panic attacks and agrophobia. I am only just able to post this with thoughts of being badly judged and so on and so forth. I'm sure that everyone understands. I have had alot of experience with major depression and am able to give my support. Knowing when your capable is so important.

I hope all are safe and have kind people helping and caring.

[MarkJT]

Fantastic post 1113, to see people that have been through as much as what you have yet are still wanting to help others, brilliant.

No one will judge you here, a very safe and non judgmental forum where everyone is supportive.

Thanks for posting, it makes a huge difference to those that are not able to post and they can read that they are not alone in their own mental health journeys.

Mark.

[SubduedBlues]

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Firstly and foremost, you will never be judged here on the BB forums.... and thus I bid you welcome. And thank you for taking the time to post.

Even though you are supporting yourself, it still can help to reach out every now and again just to know that you are not alone. This is more support for you than just you. Anytime you need it, 24x7, feel free to come here for that little bit more.

SB

[Doolhof]

Hi 1113,

Welcome to the community here on the forum.

The last line of your post had me thinking how important it can be to our mental health to know that there is someone who cares for us. A small amount of kindness can go a very long way when depression or other mental health issues take a hold of us.

A friend of mine has been suffering from depression recently, so I picked her up and took her out for a drive. She asked me what she could do for me in return. I told her she had been supporting me for years with my own depression!

It made me realise we may never know how much someone appreciates the little things we do for them and maybe I need to let people know how much they mean to me!

Cheers all from Mrs. Dools

[1113]

Hi

When you have been through a lot, lost time after time and built yourself up again and again then the small things hold such a larger meaning. It is nice to chat to others in a safe environment (while I am hiding behind my phone). Thankyou for your obvious passion to help heal.

[Doolhof]

Hi, you are right, this is a safe place to chat.

When I first connected with this forum I was in a real mess. I had been hospitalised for my depression 3 times in as many years.

It was like the losses were too many and I had very little fight left in me. I understand the battle. Each of us have our own struggles and issues, our own experiences and maybe even times when we feel like we are in hell.

Please don't think of yourself as hiding behind your phone, think of it as providing yourself with a safe place to be who ever you need to be. Think of it as an opportunity to explore and experience a different way of being and communicating.

I also agree that when you have been through tough times, the small things in life can hold so much meaning.

You might like to contribute to the "Three things to be thankful for" thread in the Social Zone.

Wishing you a day where you can have a sense of peace.

Cheerio for now from Mrs. Dools