Depression Understood Forums

Hi RobertM,
I've never been good at relationships and it sends me into a downward spiral when they end, so I can relate. I just remind myself that I've been through it before and gotten through it, so I can get through it again. I know it's never easy though.
Take care,
DeeBear

Hi Amc, Many years ago when I was in college I used to get sick every time I had a break between semesters and long holidays. I told one of my professors about it and she said that my system had adapted to the stress of college, and when that stress was taken away, my system couldn't cope. I'm not a...

Hi Beans24,
I'm so sorry you've been through all that, no one should have to go through as much as you have. I hope youll remember to take care of yourself as well as your daughter.
Take care,
DeeBear

Hi RedSox75,
I've struggled with avoidant personality disorder and fibromyalgia, and I don't think anyone really understands what I go through either. I hope you find the support you're looking for, and I hope your health improves.
Sincerely
DeeBear

Hi Ouid,
Dealing with people is something I have always struggled with. Hopefully this forum will help with that!
Take care,
D

Hi Lori678,
I've been in a similar situation myself and I know how it makes you feel. Hopefully this forum will hel!
Take care,
D

Hi ugne,
I'm new here as well, though I'm not new to depression and anxiety. It can be frustrating learning to deal with mental illness, so try to be patient with yourself on the journey!
Take care,
D

I was on depression forums.org too, and don't know what's happened to it. It used to be a busy place; you could go there, post, and know that at least in a day or two, you'd have a couple of responses. I'm hoping this new place fills the void. You're definitely not alone. I think I've had anxiety s...

Hey DeeBear, I used to be part of depressionforums.org but it does not seem to be running anymore. I am 50 male as well and have been dealing with Anxiety and depression since 1998. Welcome here, I hope you meet some good people here. This is my first day here. Have a great day. Yeah, I was on df t...

Hi Mandi,
I can relate to your struggles with meeting people. Being from a small town in the bible belt, there's not much here but churches and bars, and I'm not comfortable with them either.
Take care,
D

Hi everyone, I'm a life long sufferer of depression and anxiety, and I have been diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder and fibromyalgia. I am a 50 year old man and I live in a small town in northeast Mississippi, USA. I rarely go out due to anxiety and I'm trying new meds but they don't seem ...