Hello

[pinhead]

Hello I am middle aged :ohmy:.

I have suffered from depression and anxiety for nearly all of my life due to my childhood.

I have had a breakdown, and have had PND. I have had various counselling (some helpful, some not).

I would say that I am depressed most days, but have gotten so used to it that it has become my life and I don't want to medicate (I have done this).

I have come to the conclusion that depression is not something you can be cured of, its something you manage.

I am spiritual and this helps.

I had a block-buster panic attack yesterday after months clear.

Thanks for reading. xx :D

[Spot-the-frog]

Hi Pinhead

:welcome:

Am sure that you will find lots of help and support on here.

[pinhead]

Thanks, froggy.

[Mark13]

Hi pinhead. Welcome aboard. You've certainly found a good place to be.

I'm sure you'll find lots of support here, as I have.

[pinhead]

Thanks Mark.:D

---------- Post added at 15:21 ---------- Previous post was at 14:59 ----------

Just feel I need to say this:

I have depression and anxiety....hey it sucks...but I did not ask for it.

I am dealing with the cards I have been dealt.

I would like the cure, but today I am not cured.

Though I may be in the pits; I am going with that today, because fighting it exhausts me; tomorrow could be better.

I may appear weak, but what it costs me mentally and physically to do what most normal people take for granted actually requires massive strength.

That's it.