Depression Understood Forums

Hi,

I've been struggling with depression and anxiety for a few years now. I've never seen a therapist or anything, though I know I probably should, just afraid of what they'll say. I'm currently in college and things are getting really hard. I have a wonderful family and a boyfriend and friends who all support me, but I don't think any of them really understand.

I feel like I'm nearing the edge of a breakdown, though I don't know why.

I get anxious over everything. I've missed out on so much because of my anxiety.

The main thing I have noticed (and that has begun to affect my social life) is that I get angry quite a bit, over nothing. My mother was laughing at something and I had to leave the room before I yelled at her, for example. I don't want to lose control I guess.

I also have problems with eating. I hate myself when I eat.

I'm just trying to find help, and am hopeful that this forum will show me I'm not going crazy.

Thanks for reading,
Dana

Hello

Welcome. I have similar problems too. :/

Anger is a warning sign that it is time to talk to someone, because you want to express and the means for communication are not there.

That thing you want to express might requires a change from you, but whether that change is internal (how you view things) or external (how you react to things) needs to be worked out.

Good luck here!