Hi im looking for info and advice from here!

[fizz]

Ok so im angie i have GAD and depression although the depression isnt to bad but sometimes i just get really depressed ( so i dont have it everyday) im on citolapram what ever its called, i do have help from a care worker ans shes been fantastic, but ive been sat here thinking about what i need to do myself, i feel so alone and want to meet new people with same problems, is there any groups or anything to go to?
i need to get out the house, but at the same time i have the anxiety so i feel im in a no win situation.
can anyone point me to the right place?
thank you

[aim]

Welcome to the forums here, fizz! I think you found the right place for support and to find people who suffer from similar ailments as yourself.

I also have GAD, and have had clinical depression in the past. My anxiety is mostly health based, but I understand feeling anxious all of the time, and being able to do nothing to make it any better.

My anxiety was so bad at times, that I would literally shake and feel like I was going to crawl out of skin. I'm speaking in the past tense, because I truly found a medication that is working wonders for me. It's called Paxil and it's specifically designed for anxiety, not depression. I'm not saying that I never get anxious anymore, but the Paxil has seriously taken the edge off, and I'm able to function somewhat normally in my every day life.

Glad you found a care worker who you like. Just keep being strong and realizing that there is a light at the end of every tunnel, ok? Even though sometimes it doesn't seem so.

Have you seen the chat room connected to this forum? Very nice and supportive people in there with lots of kindness and advice if you need it. It's a wonderful support group, and I'll bet you will enjoy it. Keep posting though and good luck!

[fizz]

Aww thank you Amy, ive tried the chat room but my computer wont install active x for some reason i will keep trying and thank you for replying back x

[Monty]

Fizz, glad to see that you posted. Even though it doesn't,physically, get you out of the house, by posting you are expanding your circle.

I went through a long time that I couldn't even leave my bedroom, I was so scared. I was never quite sure what it was that I was scared of, but I was scared. The computer was a lifesaver for me, because we had one in our living room, just around the corner from my bedroom. When I got to the point that I would leave my room and go to the computer, it was a major victory for me, even though I still hadn't left the house.

I think that I was spending so much time by myself, that my thoughts became too internalized.The thoughts that kept me totally on my own, thoughts that were completely from within, made me my own worst enemy.

Like I said, when I got to the point that I realized that I was in trouble, and was able to access help, no things didn't change overnight. I did not become a social butterfly, but I made that big step forward when I started reaching out, via the computer.

It may seem a little silly, but I am quite proud of myself when I can go outside of the house and be with people.

In reaching out to us, I think that you have taken a huge step forward.

I am looking forward to hearing more of your story.

[aim]

I think the computer is a great way for people to reach out to one another. You get to stay anonymous, but connect with others who can understand you at the same time.

I found the DU chat room by reaching out on the computer, actually. I was falling apart and needed some support from people who could truly understand what was going on in my head. I found it there. I don't go there much anymore, but it saved me when I really needed it. And now? The forums are more my speed. It's all very personal, I think. Find what works for you and keep with it. You'll find yourself accomplishing more and more every day... and it all starts with one little step.

You should feel proud of yourself, Monty. We are all capable of different things at different times in our lives... kudos to you, girl.

[Monty]

I think that another reason that I find on-line groups so helpful in dealing with depression is that sometimes if you try to talk to the people that are close to you, about how bad you are feeling, they start to feel badly themselves and often trip over their feet trying to help you.

It isn't that the people that I am in contact on-line, don't care just the opposite, it is just that it seems that often they are far enough removed from the situation that they can give helpful advice and also someone to lean on that doesn't have so much history with them

[aim]

Hello ladies! Angie, if you're still about, please post again, ok? I think you took a very big step coming on these forums in the first place, so maybe this was where you started? Let us know how it's going!

I also think third party advice and listening is the best sometimes. Sometimes people are too close to the situation and person to offer objective advice. On here? You can usually find someone who is going through, if not the same, a similar situation as yourself. Even though someone may love you, they can't always understand what you are dealing with.

[fizz]

Hya Amy yea im still here, i just dont know where to start, need to read some postings, but at the moment i cant be bothered, ive lost interest in everything just thought i had better reply back just incase you were wondering

[aim]

I'm sorry you're feeling that way, Fizz. When you feel comfortable sharing, please do, ok? Friendly ears here all around. Here to listen, comfort and help, if we can. It's a safe place, Fizz. Please share any and all feelings that you are comfortable with...