Hello from Persephonie

[Persephonie]

Greetings!

I am new to the forum (to any forum in fact). I've thought about joining one for some time and here I am!

I suffer mostly with anxiety and bouts of depression. I've been "a worrier" for as long as I can remember including in childhood. I unfortunately thought this is just how I was and never thought of seeking help.
Fast forward quite a few years later and a breakdown of a major relationship (I would say mostly due to the anxiety) was a turning point for me. I hit rock bottom but also realised I didn't want to carry on like I was.
I have had CBT and medication and have also worked on trying to change things in my life and my perspective. It's still hard sometimes still but I am much more aware of my feelings. I feel sad I went so long without realising I could do something about how I felt.
I am here both for support and to give it. Also to practice talking about my feelings, which I do find hard. I however, find it easy to worry about many different and sometimes comical things! (But not at the time).
My Dad is now going through depression which is harder I think knowing how it feels when you just want to make it better.

So Hello! Thanks for reading.

[DizzyPixie]

Welcome!
And nice name, by the way. Is this your real one?

[agimagi]

Greetings!

I am new to the forum (to any forum in fact). I've thought about joining one for some time and here I am!

I suffer mostly with anxiety and bouts of depression. I've been "a worrier" for as long as I can remember including in childhood. I unfortunately thought this is just how I was and never thought of seeking help.
Fast forward quite a few years later and a breakdown of a major relationship (I would say mostly due to the anxiety) was a turning point for me. I hit rock bottom but also realised I didn't want to carry on like I was.
I have had CBT and medication and have also worked on trying to change things in my life and my perspective. It's still hard sometimes still but I am much more aware of my feelings. I feel sad I went so long without realising I could do something about how I felt.
I am here both for support and to give it. Also to practice talking about my feelings, which I do find hard. I however, find it easy to worry about many different and sometimes comical things! (But not at the time).
My Dad is now going through depression which is harder I think knowing how it feels when you just want to make it better.

So Hello! Thanks for reading.

Hey! Welcome!

I just recently joined too. I have very similar symptoms to yours, anxiety and depression here and there... My mom struggled with it for long years and were on medication for more than a decade (she slowly lowered her dosage and finally stopped taking it). I inherited her thinking and mindset I guess. I have never been on medication though, I have been dealing with it herbal supplements, reading and meditation (started just recently and meditation helps me the most I think). Many people swear by physical activity... I should do that too... I am just not consistent with working out...haha.

What helped you besides medication?

[gypsylee]

Hi Persephonie and welcome

Nice choice of user name (I see Pixie said the same thing!) The mythological Persephone is pretty meaningful to me - I've spent a lot of time in the Underworld.

Hope to see you around..
Gypsy x

[Persephonie]

Thanks guys!

Sadly it's not my real name. I am hugely into mythology and my real name does rhyme with this though!
I am not sure where my anxiety came from since none of my family suffered with this as I was growing up.
I've only had medication for short periods where I really felt I needed an extra hand.
I do find trying to meditate helps. I love to read and play PS4 so these are good distractions.
I am trying to get back into a proper exercise routine too as I feel much better for it.
I have a very busy job and it's important for me to keep in touch with friends and family or I can feel a little isolated.