Introduce yourself.

Hi my name is Amit. I am 21 and just graduated from undergrad this year.I don't know when I became depress but it was most likely during college. I struggled with anxiety issues ever since middle school. During college I realized how bad I am at social situations. That I am a socially awkward person. I did make a few friends but I still felt alone most of the times. Neither my friends nor my family don't know I suffer from depression and i probably will never tell them.

Hi my name is Sarah. I have been struggling with depression for 2 years. When it first started it felt like the was something missing in my life... Everyone else was happy except for me. I felt like something was missing in my life. I still feel this way and i haven't found anything to fill it. I hope that someday i will.

Hello there. My name is not Alice, but that's what you can call me. I chose it because I feel like I have fallen into my own rabbit hole of depression.

I first started therapy ten years ago. I've had several different medications. There are times that are better, but I seem to never fully recover from my depressive episodes. This latest episode of moderate depression has been lasted a year or so. I joined this community today. I was having a bad day, crying in my bed and desperately needed someone to talk to. So I googled for a chat and found this site. I had a chat with someone and didn't feel as lonely anymore. I doubt I'll be very active here, but we'll see.

I work as a part-time teacher. I wish I had more energy to do my job better. It is frustrating to know that I have the intellect abilities to do better, but my depression is holding me back. I felt the same when I was a student. My grades were okay, but I had capabilities for more. I live with my husband. The way I'm able to do chores and be emotionally present have also been compromised as a result of this illness. What weighs me down the most is the constant tiredness and lack of joy. I'm not really able to enjoy things like I used to. I also tend to isolate myself from my friends from fear of being too annoying and whiny. I'm afraid to tell people of my.depression because I might start sharing too much. I'm afraid they don't want to hear all that and leave me.

Right now I am going to interpersonal psychotherapy. I also have medication, but I don't think it's working. I could ramble on forever, but maybe this is enough for an introduction. Sorry if there are mistakes, I'm writing on my phone.

Greetings. I prefer my anonymity so feel free to use my screen name or abreviate it as you see fit.

I'm 24, and been out of college for about 10 months now, scraping by on a retail job.

I'm a writer and have tried to gain traction through my blog but have been in a really hard rut lately. I was doing great for about a year since I started taking ADD medication but for almost 5 months now I've been struggling to focus and just haven't been happy in general, even on my meds. I think about death and dying a lot lately and regularly stop just short of acting on it.

I love my family but I've always been the odd man out and have given up on their understanding, no matter how much they want to help.

And I know 7Cups is no substitute for the therapy I'd happily snatch if I could afford it but after a few chat discussions, it's nice to have a safety valve.

Hi I'm a 24 year old mum of one. I've been struggling with depression and anxiety all my life with no support. It's gotten really bad recently so I'm trying to help myself, which is why I've joined this site.

Hey, I'm Beth. 20. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety.

I'm here to feel a bit more normal and find other people going through what I am.

(I don't really know how this website works. I need to learn!)

Hey my name is Ariana and I have been dealing with depression for about six years now . I was just finally diagnosed with anxiety depression and adhd a little over a month ago while my stay at a BHU.

Hi, I'm Surri. (I kinda feel like I should hear the obligatory "Hi, Surri" come from my laptop now.. hah) I'm a single mother of two children, divorced, also a student and employee. I was diagnosed with manic depression and anxiety about 6 years ago, was medicated for about 2 years, but don't currently have insurance, so I have been unmedicated for 4 years. My children and I live with my parents and they're not very emotionally supportive... so...yeah. That's me. Hi.

I'm a person who posts on the threads but no one ever knows who I am, whoops..

Anyway! My name is Jeanette. I have Depression and Anxiety. I have had this for about 5 years because of family issues at home. I have been having many issues managing my depression and anxiety and I feel it is only getting worse. It doesn't stay for long but when it does.. it's really bad. I have bad thoughts almost 10 times a day, and I self harm. I am not okay with feeling like this because it just makes me feel worse. How? Because I feel like my friends / coworkers will reject me. People laugh at me and tell me to stop joking, but I'm not. I try to always keep a smile and positive attitude but that only works for so long..

I'm here because I need help, although I cannot physically reach out to my friends, I feel like this forum/website will help me do so.

Oh, and here is something random about myself: I'm currently in college to become a Special Education Teacher because I want to help people who need it. Sadly, I'm someone who would rather help someone else than myself, id rather make you happy than me.

AJ, teenager. I've been diagnosed for around two years, but its been going on for nearly 4 or so. I do not have access to therapy, so I found myself here as its somewhat of an alternative.