Welcome to Psych Central. Sorry you are having so many challenges. I think you are lucky to have a bf that is encouraging you. If you have challenges to big for you to deal with you may need a therapist or psychiatrist to help get you stable plus they will validate your having a mental illness (MI).

Another validation is here on Psych Central by people understanding as I do what you are going through. Many people who are actively involved in Psych Central find it helps take them out of their own problems to develop empathy for others. And their problems are more manageable the more they help others.

Anxiety chat is from 8PM EST on Wednesday and Depression chat is 9PM EST on Thursday. Many people go there with other diagnoses so if you want to meet some people and find support there you are certainly welcome. And their are other chats too. When you have 5 posts you can check the schedule on the Calendar in the blue bar above. Bipolar Chat has been happening on Saturday night at 9PM EST.

Glad you are joining us here. Some people find the forums give them the compassion and empathy they seek. http://forums.psychcentral.com

Please feel free to private message me or any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.

Self care is important too:
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