Hey everyone. I just wanted to let you know that I started a Social Group for anyone who has anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD... anything like that. If anyone is interested, come take a look at my profile and we can see if we can't help each other through this

A little background on me:
I was recently officially diagnosed with anxiety, depression and OCD. I am on Citalopram 10mg a day, and was going to a therapist for a while. I stopped going because it taught me to open up and now I am able to communicate with those around me instead. And, it's FREE!! haha.

So anyway, come take a look if you'd like

See you around!!!

I deal with depression a lot... Never went to the doctor though. I don't want to be put on pills, because pills won't change my situation - the circumstances that cause my depression. That's my view on it.

Aww I'm sorry to hear that!! What happened.. if you don't mind me asking?? For me, I thought the same cuz I grew up with a terrible mother. She was always gone either working (which was fine), getting drunk, gambling, or bringing random guys home. From the age of 12 on, I was forced to miss school a lot of the time and babysit my siblings. I can't really explain how scared my mom had me, but basically she made me feel like if I told anyone, my whole world would end. She told me I would never get to see my dad again, that she would force me to be homeschooled (which is dumb, cuz she doesn't qualify.. I wouldn't think to do that). But ya, it was a bad time for me. She forced me to move to Colorado when I was 14, and I wasn't allowed to see my dad till I was 18 and I flew back to Seattle. It was soooo sad. I continue to have nightmares about it

Hi Abeja, that is wonderful thing that you're offering to everyone here. I hope that it helps you with your healing. I know quite a lot about anxiety and depression as well. My husband has bipolar disorder and we deal with anxiety, panic attacks and depression on a regular basis.

I really think it's healing to help heal others. I can't imagine just dealing with it on my own. I like to share stories with others and see if we can't help ourselves get through this.

It's kinda crazy to me, cuz actually the thing that's honestly helped me the most through this has been a forum, kinda like this one, but it's all about anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, etc. I met some amazing people on it and was a moderator for a while. It kept me very busy. There were some really sad stories.

I'll never forget this 14 year old girl who came on and was impregnated by a man in his late 20s or early 30s. She was soooo confused and her parents weren't speaking to her. I tried to help her through it. I really hope she's ok. I haven't had much time to spend on the site lately. I should really check up on her

Hi Abeja ,

Even I have been facing anxiety and panic attacks and was also in minor depression for a while now.

I really dont know how to handle all this .... once two years back I went to a psychiatrist and came to know about it ,....but had medicines for a while ,,,,but didnt want to be on pills my entire life ...somehow I realize it all starts becoz of me only becoz how terrible I am ...I am very anxious and people say a very hyper person ...so its my attitude of always worrying about every little thing and being hyper and impatient,

Worse is that my husband fails to understand all this and what is happening to me and in my world ....

In despair I think of taking away my life or just running away very very far from people and situations...like living a countryside life or something ....

But I know i will never be in peace anywhere untill n unless i try to be at peace with myself...This change has happenned over a period of time now ....i have stopped being with people ...i have no friends...i dont like people at my workplace and i dont like anyone ...my family and personal life is really in a bad shape coz of me .....I feel terribly depressed ...though i know reasons and situations and know how should i try to make it better ....but i just can't...it feels nothing is in my control...

I'm so so sorry that you're going through all of this. It really stinks that meds haven't helped you. Try to push yourself beyond what you think your limits are. Make yourself do the things that make you anxious. It takes time but honestly it's worth it. It changed my life. You can also read The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook or join online forums for people with anxiety. The one I use mainly is anxietyzone.com because the people are amazing and it's super busy so you'll get people talking with you fast. There's also a chat room there.

I would say, keep trying and please don't give up. People love you and we don't want to see you leave this earth

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