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[Brightlight]

Hi Everyone,

i have suffered with Anxiety for over 25 years now. I never knew what it was but now I do I’m on medication ever day for the last 5 years it helps me get through life but something has changed lately.

I have also donated money and raised money for beyondblue but never joined as I’m a private person.

Now my my life is changing I need some help and to understand what’s happening to me more as I’m really struggling.

Anyway nice ice to meet u hope I can find some people to talk too and also share some of my experiences for others.

[Ggrand]

Hello Brightlight,

Nice to meet you as well.

Sorry to read you are struggling and welcome to the forums and good on you for reaching out.It is hard to post your first comment but it does get easier.

I can relate to your anxiety, I have chronic anxiety/depression, My anxiety makes it near impossible to talk face to face with people, it also makes it hard for me to go out of my home, to do shopping etc.

Maybe have a talk to your gp and let him/her know what your going through for a review. I am not qualified, I'm just a regular person like you, trying to get well.

There are a lot of wonderful people here, that don't judge you, just try to help you, that offer advice, guidance and suggestions that may help you through this difficult time your going through.

I really only popped in to say hello, and let you know that your not alone, you'll find a lot of people here on the forums will relate to your anxiety.

Take a look around at the different threads esp anxiety and have a read or even join in the conversations if you feel comfortable, only if you want to.

Feel free to post here anytime you feel up to it,

kindness only,

GG.

[blondguy]

Hello Brightlight

Welcome to the safe and non judgemental forums...

Its a pleasure to welcome you as you have also had anxiety for a long time too not to mention the valued donations you have made as well as your fund raising too..That is serious TLC towards people that are in pain Brightlight

Just out respect for you...I joined the forums in Jan 2016 after being made redundant from my job....I had no where to go and couldnt speak to anyone so I joined the forums and was hesitant to post too

Thanks to so many gentle people (and management...ChrisB...Heather..) I eventually ended up feeling comfortable. I am also a private person too

Even though I was anti-meds I have been on meds for 21 years and my career performance and personal life benefited as a result of doing so

Im Paul....and its nice to meet you too Brightlight. Your privacy is paramount here...and I hope you can let us embrace you as part of the forum family.

This is your thread...and you are more than welcome to post as many times as you like 🙂

When you are up to sharing there are many super gentle people on the forums that can be here for you without judgement

My Kind thoughts for you...........You are not alone here Brightlight...in any way.....

Paul

[Brightlight]

Hi GG,

rhank you for dropping in sharing your kind words / energy and taking the time to respond.

some days I’m on cloud 9 and people look at me as if to say I don’t have a worry in the world other days I’m completely stuck in negative thoughts, worrying about the little things and being so short I’m not sure how people put up with me.

i hear you about not leaving the house I’m like that to the point I don’t want to talk to people but I try.

keep in touch and thank you again fir your reply.

[Brightlight]

Hi Paul

thank you for sharing your story I can relate to you and the journey you are on.

i was really anti meditation I did a number of clinical trials at the brain mind institute , I saw many doctors and in the end it’s Meds, exercise if and when I can but I find this hard and my family that keeps me going.

I wish there was an exercise group for people with Anxiety/ depression as I do believe this would help many of us in many ways. sounds crazy I know.

im lucky I still work which allows me to donate money and also participate to raise money it’s funny I have never dropped into here but yet have many badges from Movember from helping others just never thought of people helping me.

great meeting you Paul.

Thank you

[BballJ]

Hi Brightlight ,

I just wanted to write to you as a fellow long term anxiety sufferer, around 10 years but diagnosed last year, I have come a long way since I was officially diagnosed and it hasn't been easy. You said you are on medication which is fine, is there anything major you are struggling with or is that each day presents different battles for you to overcome regarding your anxiety?

May I ask, are you currently seeing a psychologist about it or just simply taking medication?

I am glad you have joined the forums and your raising money for Beyond Blue is amazing as well, the more we discuss anxiety I think the more we can help each other through it.

Please, post back as much as you like, I am always happy to talk.

My best for you,

Jay