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Anxiety and depression- Newbie here

determinedHemlock9877 August 8th, 2023

Hello, I’m new here. This app was recommended to me and it seems like its just what I was looking for. I have reached what feels like a breaking point. I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression for a majority of my life even when I didn’t know what it was. I always thought I’d be ok in my own mind and I’d deal with it on my own. It wasn’t until I had my daughter that I finally broke down and started therapy. I grew up in a very strict, religious house hold and I have a very docile and compliant personality. I’m very introverted and never felt like I fit in. I have always been a worrier but that worry turned into anxiety and with anxiety came depression and deep despair. I have wanted to find a community that can understand what I am going through for a long time and today this one was recommended- a day when I had two anxiety attacks, a day full of tears and exhaustion. I’m so grateful for this community and that I have been able to start taking steps to find a new therapist. I thought I was going to find a magic tool that would take all the anxiety and negative thoughts away completely and I’d never experience depression again but I’m seeing that is not the way it works. It’s a journey. I’d appreciate any encouragement and I am here to be an encouragement to anyone who like me is going through this and needing to connect. Much love to anyone who reads this and you are not alone.

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hopefulPond6108 August 9th, 2023

@determinedHemlock9877 I’m glad you found 7 Cups. It’s great that you’re looking for therapists too. This might be helpful if you are interested in CBT therapy

Feeling Good, TEDx talk (about 20 mins)

determinedHemlock9877 OP August 9th, 2023

I was actually thinking about it earlier today, thank you! Wow! I’m glad I found this as well! Grateful for you all.