[chitown]

Hello,
I am new and kinda sticking my toe in the water. I have suffered from anxiety for 31 years now well since I was born. and Only recently have I know really what it was and just recently seeked help. It has gotten terrible, but I suppose it can only get better from here. I have lurked on here but figured the only way to learn is to participate. I have felt so alone and depressed lately because no one "knows" how I feel. They can't understand what goes on inside and it frustrates me. It is nice to see people that I can relate to and get some good feedback from. I hope in turn any of my experiences may help as well.
Thank you

[jmo531]

Hi Chitown. Welcome!!!!
I have been suffering from depression and axiety for about 12 years. I too recently went into therapy and began taking meds for my illness. I also have OCD. It can be quite frustrating when ppl dont understand what your going through. I have always found it very easy to express myself here in the forums rather then in my own personal life. I feel like everyone here really gets me and understand exactly how lonley and agonizing dealing with day to day life is. I find this is an excellent place to gather advice and comfort when needed. I really have never experienced anything like it. It has helped me tremendously and I am sure it will help you as well.
Nice meeting you Chitown and I'm looking forward to your posts. Take care.

welcome to the forums.........i'm sure you will find some comfort here.........i took a look at your web site...wow! there is alot of info on fishing!

[chitown]

Thanks for the welcome! It feels good to know that I am not alone and that there is a place, sort of group theropy like place I can go to feel better.
Thanks for the compliments on the site. By buddies and I take pride in it!
I look forward to learning alot and being able to use this forum in my recovery and continued struggle with it. I just keep telling myself "I can do this"!

[Nerak]

Welcome - Welcome - Welcome there are a great group of people here glad you found us.

[XLR8]

I am new here also, I keep checking the posts I write so I don't know if this forum stuff is good for me. I have responsibility ocd. Bad thoughts go through my head that accidents will happen to my kids. (2 and 4)
I have to do "things" to keep the thoughts to a minimium or I have severe breakdowns. I have zero depression. Anyone else have OCD without depression?

hi welcome and yes........i have ocd without depression...i'd be glad to share my experiences with you

yes........you can do it....and we'll help ya!

[XLR8]

I had to be sedated the other day. I can bring myself out of a panic attack if I have something nice to focus on like flowers or a tree. But I couldn't come out of it in the dr's office. There's nothing in the office but pictures of lungs and body part posters on brown walls. I think I scared the poor guy. He ended up giving me more pills and a number to a different doctor!! I like to keep a sense of humor about it though. I have an extremely good life regardless of this "setback"