Anxiety is rising

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Hello, 

I've been on beyond blue for a while but I was actually posting on the depression forum. I was diagnosed with depression AND anxiety probably 2 years ago and not done much about it because I'm used to having it but I didn't realise how much of an effect it's had on my life. I had been depressed for quite.a while and didn't really believe that I had anxiety at all but now I just realised I really do have some frustrating symptoms and how does anyone deal with it? I hate being around people and feel like I'm not welcome or wanted and stressing about things and not being able to relax or sleep as well as others. Also I'm so constantly irritable around people or really nervous. I can't hold a job down and the smallest tasks scare me. I feel like I've gotten on top of my depression a bit but if I don't kind of get a grip on this anxiety that I have no hope of the depression not coming back and I actually feel like the anxiety is worse than the depression. 

Any tips please? I'm in a room full of 20 people right now like feeling pretty panicked.

[--Danny--]

Cas, I've been worried about u all day..:'( Please let me know how your going today?? Hopefully you have had a cracker of a day!! I really want to help u little sis xo...I read a few of your recent posts, u seem to be really struggling..you mentioned that you may have bipolar?? If you get on the right medication, you may improve really fast!! Just don't give up the fight..there's a very dim light at the end of the tunnel at the moment, the more little steps u take, the light gets brighter & your steps get faster...eventually you will reach the light & will be a way stronger person!! Baby steps..as long as you're moving forward then you're heading in the right direction!! Sometimes when I'm feeling really down, I just read some of the beautiful & supportive messages that u have sent me:-) Honestly Cas, I was in a bad mental state 6-8 weeks ago..but with your positive influence & kind support, especially in the first 2 weeks of me ceasing grog & starting up on BB, you mean a lot to me & I have an enormous amount of respect for you!! Take care lil sis xo,

Danny