What a decade huh?

[Caribou]

Hey there, I joined up here because I figured it would be a bit more productive than some of the other forums i post on. It's nice to see such a warm reception for a change. I've struggled with depression and anxiety for most of my formative years now, and having just entered my 20s I think its time to change direction with how I approach it. So I'd just like to say hello and invite others to share their experience 😀 Feels like the 2020's have already passed by but we're not even halfway there yet. In between jobs.. caring for unwell family members.. watching old friends drift away, sometimes it's difficult trying to get out of bed some days, but lately that's just feeling like every day. But, I take comfort in knowing we're all in it together. I hope my awkward writing hasn't put anyone on edge; I'm not a particularly good speaker. Thanks for reading and remember to take care. 😊 - Caribou

[GreenEgg]

Hi Caribou, I’m sorry to hear what you’re going through, and that you’re having more bad days recently. But I’m also really glad that you’ve found your way here. 

Just wanted to say hi and also (as my boss constantly tells me), there’s nothing to be sorry about! Your writing is far from awkward, and all types of writing and writers are welcome here I reckon. I’m a kind of chaotic writer lol.

It’s so wild to me that we’re half way through. Sometimes I wonder where the time is gone, it feels like it’s been a haze. Like I wasn’t really there and being active in my own life. I’m just on the other side of 30 now, and like you I’ve struggled with this for a long time but without really recognising it.