[ughgres]

hey whats up, i'm a new member here, just made the account few minutes ago.
not sure why, i just thought why not?

im 25, female, i have been dealing with depression for almost 10 years, and recently noticing that i might have mild anxiety. i manage to get professional help around a year ago (it is an online therapy) and i'm really thankful for it.

the overwhelming thoughts sure comes and goes, and i am trying my best to be kind to myself (even though sometimes it is unbelievably hard lol)

my family finally tried to understand my depression, but it really takes a lot since i was an angry kid and couldn't really explain myself.
haven't really told them how i struggle around anxiety, and not even sure how. which sometimes making me sad? i guess. because i don't think they can understand, it just seem like i'm being dramatic.

well anyways i guess that's it for now, ended up rambled quite a lot lmao. thanks for reading, cheers

[Skeezyks]

Welcome to Psych Central, ughgres.

Here are links to 2 articles, from Psych Central's archives, on the subject of depression:

Depression: Symptoms, Types & Treatments | Psych Central

Living with Depression: A Guide for Coping with Depressive Feelings | Psych Central

I hope you find PC to be of benefit.

[Fuzzybear]

welcome

[MickeyCheeky]

Welcome @ughgres! Yes, I can certainly relate to ALL the feelings you're describing! It's hard to explain Depression to the people who aren't struggling with it. Still, it's worth trying. Perhaps make them read some articles about it and about Anxiety as well. Of course it is different for EVERYONE but it can be a good starting point. Please keep writing here if it helps. Most importantly, PLEASE keep being kind to yourself LIKE YOU'RE ALREADY WONDERFULLY DOING ALL AND ENTIRELY BY YOURSELF AND ALL AND ENTIRELY ON YOUR OWN! KEEP FIGHTING AND KEEP ROCKING! PLEASE NEVER GIVE UP HOPE! YOU'RE IMPORTANT, YOU MATTER, YOU'RE WISE AND YOU'RE WONDERFUL! KEEP FIGHTING AND KEEP ROCKING! Since Therapy helped in the past, perhaps you can give it another shot since you're still struggling! Just some thoughts for you! Feel free to PM me ANYTME if you need Advice and Support! I AM SURE PLENTY OF OTHERS WILL ALSO GLADLY, GENEROUSLY, WISELY AND WONDERFULLY HELP YOU OUT AS MUCH AS THEY POSSIBLY CAN IF YOU JUST ASK FOR HELP! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH You, @ughgres, Your Family, Your Friends and ALL Of Your Loved Ones! Please do keep fighting and please do keep rocking as much as you possibly can like you're already WONDERFULLY DOING ALL AND ENTIRELY BY YOURSELF! PLEASE DO KEEP FIGHTING AND PLEASE DO KEEP ROCKING!

[5stacks]

Hey welcome, I'm new too.

[ughgres]

Originally Posted by MickeyCheeky

Welcome @ughgres! Yes, I can certainly relate to ALL the feelings you're describing! It's hard to explain Depression to the people who aren't struggling with it. Still, it's worth trying. Perhaps make them read some articles about it and about Anxiety as well. Of course it is different for EVERYONE but it can be a good starting point. Please keep writing here if it helps. Most importantly, PLEASE keep being kind to yourself LIKE YOU'RE ALREADY WONDERFULLY DOING ALL AND ENTIRELY BY YOURSELF AND ALL AND ENTIRELY ON YOUR OWN! KEEP FIGHTING AND KEEP ROCKING! PLEASE NEVER GIVE UP HOPE! YOU'RE IMPORTANT, YOU MATTER, YOU'RE WISE AND YOU'RE WONDERFUL! KEEP FIGHTING AND KEEP ROCKING! Since Therapy helped in the past, perhaps you can give it another shot since you're still struggling! Just some thoughts for you! Feel free to PM me ANYTME if you need Advice and Support! I AM SURE PLENTY OF OTHERS WILL ALSO GLADLY, GENEROUSLY, WISELY AND WONDERFULLY HELP YOU OUT AS MUCH AS THEY POSSIBLY CAN IF YOU JUST ASK FOR HELP! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH You, @ughgres, Your Family, Your Friends and ALL Of Your Loved Ones! Please do keep fighting and please do keep rocking as much as you possibly can like you're already WONDERFULLY DOING ALL AND ENTIRELY BY YOURSELF! PLEASE DO KEEP FIGHTING AND PLEASE DO KEEP ROCKING!

thanks a lot, i appreciate the kind words!
i agree on showing some articles as it was how i tried to explain my depression as well. and yes i'm currently still taking the online therapy with the same mental health counselor. thank you once again and have a great day!