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I'm Angel, 25, and have been dealing with depression and anxiety among other things for as long as I can remember. I've taken major steps as far the healing process goes, but I always seem to end up back where I've started. I tend to see the good and the humor in everything and sometimes it feels like a weakness.
@countfapula Angel, Im very sorry to hear about your relapse. That doesnt mean you havent taken big strides and it doesnt mean youre regressing, it just might mean you trying a new approach, which you have by joining us here. Also i noticed often times when i relapse after making a lot of progress is because sometimes we arent doing things at our own pace or we're too hard on ourselves in terms of recovery and getting well quickly. It takes time and patience<3
Thank you so much for your reply! It really means a lot to hear from someone who can relate, and actually has something to say that makes sense.
@countfapula No problem! Im so glad I was able to be of some assistance in any way <3
Hi, I'm Katie.
I'm 18 and have been struggling with anxiety for the past five years.
I'm a hypochondriac (mostly focusing on heart/lung/throat/sinus problems) with a fear of choking, and I have trouble eating because of that.
I'm much better now than I was when I first developed anxiety, and I managed to recover to an extent....but I'm going through a relapse at the moment which I'm finding hard to bounce back from, and it's making my life way more difficult than it should be......I guess I just have good days and bad days, and just have to take everything one minute at a time.
hey. i'm a girl teen and i have GAD. i drink meds for it. i hope i'm welcome here.. take care everyone
Hi I'm Aysia. I suffer from bipolar depression ptsd and severe social anxiety. So Um yeah. That's me
@Brokenbuttrying213 - thank you for sharing your illnesses with us. I understand how debilitating social anxiety is so feel free to join the anxiety support room from time to time, whether as an observer or a participant. You will be welcome with open arms and know you aren't alone. However, I see you've ended it there by saying "that's me". It most certainly is not you. You have to remember you have a personality outside your illnesses. A pleasure to meet you, Aysia. Hope to hear from you one day and get to know you as a person! That being said welcome to 7 Cups ~
Much love,
Luna.
Hi! I'm Hannah and I have social anxiety and depression.
I've been going through years of being isolated at home, not going to school and only going outside about once a month, sometimes less. For the last four years I've been terrified to leave the house, every time I would try I would suffer from panic attacks. Now, that paired with depression isn't a very good combination and lead to some seriously rough times. But earlier this year I asked to see a psychiatrist for the first time and to be put on medication.
The first time didn't go so well and I almost had a panic attack after being asked a few questions, then I was given medicine to try for the month. The medicine made my depression worse so I went back the following month and asked for something else.
And oh boy, did that make a difference. I visited my older sisters school for the first time in years, and holy crap. It felt like my anxiety was still their but it was just so muffled. Like someone put a giant blanket over the fear of being around people and I was ecstatic. I even met people! And I didn't have any panic attacks and wow, it was so different and I still feel so good about it all.
Now, my depression. That still affects me and even today I had some rough patches with it, but I'm trying.
I'm trying to get better and to be more social and to get the help that I need.
But man, things are looking up! :)
@akukri - I think its wonderful that you've made so much progress. And Im wishing you the best of luck with your recovery from depression and you will continue to grow and learn. <3Just remember the key to making consistent and steady progress is having patience with ones self and remembering that its okay to be completely where you want to be yet.
Just know that I believe in your success and I would love to chat with you sometime if you ever need a listener to talk to. Welcome to the community, Hannah.
Much love, Luna.
Hi my name is Lisa, I have health anxiety and depression and OCD. I was recently diagnosed a few months ago. I am struggling every day and I am currently on zoloft for a week now and Ativan which I had to take almost every morning to function still trying to not beat myself up for having to take the Ativan which I have decreased to half. I am not stabilized yet so my pdoc will check in with me a few weeks from now. All in all just scared and freaked out by this illness. My life has been turned upside down! Stopped working for few months now, still can't be alone in my home all day etc. just very sad every day. I have panic attacks but seems like increase of zoloft it doesn't come all day long like before. But still depressed and wonder when I will ever recover
Hi I'm Mariana :-) I've been dealing with depression and anxiety for about a year now. I'm trying to get through it.
While under unfortunate circumstances, we're glad to have you here! Also glad that youre on your journey to recovery. <3
If you need any type of support we're always here!
Hey everyone,
My name's Lou and I have anxiety, OCD (Pure O) and I'm currently suffering with depersonalization and derealization.
I've had anxiety and OCD for about 3 years but this year it got pretty bad and I've been up down since then. I'm so tired of feeling so bad all the time and I just want to get better but it feels impossible sometimes...
I came to 7cups because of all of this and it's been really nice to just talk to people who are going through similar things to me. I want to get better and start living my life.
I'm here to get support and help support others in any way I can.
Hi!
I suffer from severe social anxiety. 7 cups of tea has helped me come out of my shell.
@th3commonc0ld Im so glad that youve found an outlet that suites you! So wonderful to hear that 7 Cups had something to do with you being able to work on your social anxiety. Wishing you all the success in continuing to make progress with your social anxiety. <3
Hello - I'm 24 and new to 7 cups.. a little nervous over here! I'm not used to talking about my problems to anyone because they either don't take me seriously or think I'm being overly dramatic. I put on a front of joking around a lot and having a strong, carefree personality.. but in reality I swear I worry about the littlest things and they seem to consume my whole life.
About 4 years ago, I suffered from a short period, about 6 months, of severe anxiety that was also paired with depression. Once I was out of the situation, I thought I would do a complete 180 and feel like a brand new person. Instead, I'm left with anxiety.. though never as bad as those 6 months..
I just need someone to talk to that doesn't tell me "just get over it... let it go... move on". if only it were that easy.
I just need someone to talk to that doesn't tell me "just get over it... let it go... move on". if only it were that easy.
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Posted by @yelle22 - Wed Sep 16, 2015 5:44 PM
Hey there, Yelle. Welcome to 7 Cups of Tea. I understand how hard it must have been for you to share your story with us here but you did it so you should give yourself a lot of credit for that. You're reaching out to a support site which is another big step forward. I can totally relate to putting on a confident facade to hide the anxiety that can sometimes engulf us. Ive also dealt with the stigma surrounding anxiety. Loved ones telling me that its no big deal, to get over it. Minimizing the problem. Im very sorry to hear that you havent had the most supportive of loved ones in terms of your anxiety and depression. Here you will find endless support. Feel free to connect to a listener one-on-one, or join the Anxiety Support Chat Room. No pressure though, I just feel that you deserve to be heard and taken seriously.
Much love,
Luna ~
