Hello everyone *shy wave*

[-Stella-]

*tiptoes quietly in*

Hello everybody, I just thought I would introduce myself. I'm 24 and from the UK. I was diagnosed with anxiety and severe depression last month having been suffering for a long time - I eventually went to the doctor because I had basically stopped functioning at all and could see no other option. I also have pretty bad social anxiety, which doesn't make life any easier.
The doctor put me on sertraline, which I have been taking for the last 3 and a half weeks... I do not think it has had much effect yet but I am holding out hope - at least the side effects have settled down now.

So, greetings, nice to meet you. Quick, I should post this before I get too anxious and run away :)

[almamatters]

Hi Stella, I tiptoed in as well when I joined the forum! It's full of help and support and I just wanted to :welcome: you. x

[Annie0904]

Hi :welcome:

[MRS STRESS ED]

:welcome:you will find lots of help and support here

[Sparkle1984]

Welcome to the forums Stella. I'm sure you'll find plenty of help and support here - I certainly have. :) Hopefully you will start to feel better soon. 3 and a half weeks is still early days for meds.

[Tessar]

Don't b anxious here Stella. Everyone is so lovely. U are among friends now.
I look forward to seeing u around :-)

[Mark13]

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

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

[SarahH]

:welcome:

[ray52]

Hi :welcome:

[-Stella-]

Thank you everybody for your kind welcome. This seems like a lovely place :)

[Tessar]

Thank you everybody for your kind welcome. This seems like a lovely place :)

It really is :)