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Hello, all. I have experienced depression, ADHD (inattentive type), and most recently, recurring panic attacks. I have had trouble maintaining a steady job for more than eight months and have found it difficult to support myself while almost falling apart daily. I have learned, though, that the sun has a daily habit of still rising and with some perseverance, I will to. I had to resign from one call center job a few weeks ago, leaving behind wonderful friends and coworkers, and the best set of management and trainers I've ever had.

Greeting fellow 7 Cuppers! My name is SaraBeth and I am both a member and a listener. I found this wonderful site after being hospitalized as a result of my Bipolar II Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. I felt very alone, even with my wonderful support system, and upon the suggestion of therapist, I found a community where I could find people with whom I could share my thoughts, feelings and story. Now here I am, surrounded by so many people who have so much to give.

While I've experiencedmy illnessesfor many years, the diagnoses are new and I am still learning how to manage them to allow myself to live a life worth living. I have great days and challenging days just as anyone else does. I am most challenged by my depression and my anxiety, but being on meds, seeing a therapist and practicing self-care has helped me achieve some short-term goals.

Hi everyone, this app is a little confusing! So many areas and threads and so on! This is my first time logging in, and today I'm just looking around. I have suffered with anxiety for around 15 years now, and am always looking for new ways to deal with it, so fingers crossed I'll find something helpful here!

Good luck to everyone, sending lots of positive vibes :)

Hi! I'm Tuscany. I have been struggling for a few years with severe depression and anxiety. I've been finding that anxiety has been worse for me lately actually. Anyway, it's nice to meet everybody! *waves*

Hi, I'm Jonathan. I'm 25 and I've been struggling with severe anxiety for as long as I can remmeber. It got worse when I turned 18 and has become a constant state for me. I am always anxious. I have been diagnosed with GAD and Panic Disorder and acute agoraphobia. The panic disorder has been really screwing things up for me and has become very dabilitating. I'm hoping this place will help me learn to cop and manage it along with my therapist. But its nice to have a place where I can come and express my anxiety to people who underatand.

Hi. Im Mary, i am 20 years old and i have been struggling with anxiety since i was quite young. but I am trying to overcome it.

Hi! I'mLiz, 22 years old, and Iwas first diagnosed with panic disorder when i was around 12. Although the panic episodes are much more fewer these days, I still experience general anxiety along with depression pretty badly. However, it is reassuring to know that I am not alone in this issue and that with determination I can help myself with it.Happy to meet you all~

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Hi, my name is Kat, I'm 16, and I suffer from anxiety. Not terrible, it can always get worse, but I get severe panic attacks that last up to 30 minutes, and I found myself recently starting to avoid places where I have panicked before, or certain situations that I would normally be fine with. I'm pretty sure I am a little depressed as well, but that's a story for another forum. It all started with this guy, who I gave my heart up to, along with my life essentially, who crushed me, and turned out to be abusive and controlling. He would self harm as a means to manipulate me. I should be over him, but I'm not. Now, I'm getting anxiety over every little thing I do. The only "safe place" I have is my choir class at school, because I let my emotions out through my voice.

Hey guys, I have depression and anxiety and lately my anxiety has been really bad and I'm not sure what to do? Any advice?