And so we begin

[Ashley8808]

Hello

My name is Ashley and I recently realized I was depressed. I have dealt with anxiety all my life, but the first time I realized that I was experiencing depression was in August. Now it's October and it's getting so much worse. I am thankful to say that so far I've not had that many thoughts of self harm or suicidal thoughts. But what I do experience is something I've never felt before in my life and it makes me feel scared.

Usually when I have issues with anxiety I try to seek out professional help and talk through my issues but...recently in my life it has become impossible for me to do so which is heartbreaking for me and actually makes it worse. So by joining these forums I hope that I can find people or someone that can listen to me.

Thanks.

[shizzam]

Hey Ashley,

I really should be making one of these posts as I just found this place and just registered myself, (first post!!) anyways I was diagnosed with depression in 2009 officially, but I think I've had it for longer than that.

Back to you, I don't know how scary this is for you, I only know how scary it is for me... I hope that you find answers that help you soon. I've gotten answers to my questions, and other helpful assistance. It can be hard at times to find help, at those times the task of dealing with depression can be unfair. One thing that's helped me is someone suggested to me that I try not to fix everything all at once, fix what I can and be grateful for that.

Anyways, since I'm here as well I can say 'welcome'? keep us posted

[Frame]

Welcome both of you. It has been said from some members these are just words on a screen (they didn't seem to stay long, but hey are always welcome). But, there are real people listening here and, I think, more importantly this a safe place to talk about whatever is you feel the need to express. After all, they call it talk therapy not listen therapy.

Members will respond and hopefully you'll find some insight coming from both directions. You've already started responding and that's great. I hope we all can support you as we support each other. If you feel the need to vent but aren't necessarily looking for objective advice, you my try posting in the expressions folder.

Any way, Thanks for coming,
Frame