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New and Exploring the Site

Hi,

It's my first time on here as well. I've had anxiety and panic attacks for about 5 years and recently started to have episodes of depression. Just when I started to get a hold of controlling my panic attacks, I developed an extreme sadness and being extremely unmotivated and feeling like I don't deserve anything good. I completely understand where you're coming from and I hope we both can get better! I won't lie to you, when I was filling out the questionnaire form for depression/anxiety, it made me realize just how isolating this illness is. So I'm here for you and I can't wait to meet everyone else in this community!

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Hi, I'm Alaina and I have depression

Hi guys,

I am trying really hard to make light of this situation and the fact that I have depression. My topic is called "Hi, I'm Alaina and I have depression" because I find it funny in movies when characters are so miserable to be at AA meetings or anything similar. I was definitely not forced to be on this site, but it do think that it is torture to be living with depression and anxiety. I used to have panic attacks 4 years ago from 12 pm to 5 am. I would throw up acid because I literally had nothing left in my stomach. One year went by and I changed my lifestyle so that I would not get panic attacks. I had to change the time I went to bed, I used essential oils in a diffuser, and watched a simple show or movie to get me to sleep. Recently, I came out to my family as bisexual. It was not met with a great acceptance which enabled negative thoughts about myself as well as doubt. I also was recently the victim of a minor sexual assault and did not receive help from the institution involved, which, again, enabled negative thoughts. This brings me to today, I am trying to find a way to deal and cope with depression. I am excited to learn more about CBT and I hope to hear back from any of you who can relate to me.

Take care!