Hi Everyone,
I think I have typed this first line about 20 times and deleted it out of fear of judgement and then realised that this is exactly the sort of place where people will understand.
I have been looking around the site for a couple of days before I responded to a post by Dools in the stay well section. Listing three positive things a day...so simple yet so brilliant. It made me really think about the events of the day, who I have interacted with and how those interactions went. I jumped in to share with the brilliant people on this forum and I was not disappointed with the response. I giggled for a while, thanks Dory!
Now I know that this is a friendly, warm place.
My struggles with depression and anxiety have ranged from manageable to out of control over the years. I have been getting more and more anxious lately until I couldn't deny it anymore. My family have gone through rough times and my husband is an amazing, understanding support person but I feel as though I rely on him too much. It is time for help. It is time to find more resources and coping mechanisms for myself. I want to regain control.
I have started to keep a journal where I break things down to smaller chunks, I have joined the forum and make sure to walk or exercise every day - sometimes that one is difficult to get started but I usually get there.
I look forward to seeing you all across the forum.
-TFG
