Wordsworth
08-14-2016, 05:07 AM
Hi everyone,
I'd like to begin by saying that I am deeply moved by the level of care, concern and sincere outreach on this forum. This, for me, represents the very best aspects of what it means to be human.
I'd also like to note that I do not personally suffer from an anxiety or depressive disorder. I have certainly felt anxious and sad in response to the ups and downs of life, but never to the point of feeling as if I cannot function, that is, perform at work, maintain relationships and enjoy life.
As such, I am deeply curious as to what it's really like to live with an anxiety or depressive disorder. What, in your experience, are the very worst consequences of these conditions - what do they keep you from having/experiencing in life? Put another way, what are your deepest needs as a person that are not being fulfilled as a direct consequence of having these conditions?
I'd like to begin by saying that I am deeply moved by the level of care, concern and sincere outreach on this forum. This, for me, represents the very best aspects of what it means to be human.
I'd also like to note that I do not personally suffer from an anxiety or depressive disorder. I have certainly felt anxious and sad in response to the ups and downs of life, but never to the point of feeling as if I cannot function, that is, perform at work, maintain relationships and enjoy life.
As such, I am deeply curious as to what it's really like to live with an anxiety or depressive disorder. What, in your experience, are the very worst consequences of these conditions - what do they keep you from having/experiencing in life? Put another way, what are your deepest needs as a person that are not being fulfilled as a direct consequence of having these conditions?