Hello, from Nielz!

[nielz]

Hello,

I'm Nielz. I fight with anxiety and depression (caused by feeling anxious all the time). In my experience, anxiety is quite personal and individual - something that might not be anxiety provoking at all for one individual, might cause complete terror for another. I'm hear to learn about your ongoing fight with anxiety. Perhaps, together, we can find and spread the coping techniques and ideas that help us win, every day.

I look forward to meeting you.

Nielz

[gypsylee]

Hi Nielz and welcome :)

[nielz]

Thanks, gypsylee! Any advice for a newbie?

[gypsylee]

Well, just in regard to this forum..

a) Nearly everything happens in the "General Discussion" section.
b) The forum is unmoderated so it gets a little crazy.. You need a bit of a thick skin and an ability to filter advice that doesn't feel right to you, or people you don't gel with. It's a double edged sword because it means you can say what you like (but have to deal with other people saying what they like!)
c) Lurk for as long as you like. I read posts here for a year without saying anything.. Just knowing you aren't alone with anxiety/depression can be very comforting.

:)

[nielz]

Thanks! :)