And Polynatural,
Welcome to the DS. There are a lot of wonderful people here that will give you advice and are very helpful.

And Anna,
Welcome to the anxiety group. You will meet a lot of good people here that will give you good advice.

Hi Anna1212,
I sent you a friend request.

I don't think too much about my depression--but I guess overthinking would lead to some darkness----or is it the depression that creates the overthinking?? I dunno!!! or is it part of the anxiety?

Hi hypergal,
I personally think it's part of the anxiety that can lead into depression. That's my opinion. I have anxiety. I was never diagnosed with depression. But you know what sometimes my anxiety can get so bad that it bugs the heck out of me. And that can make me feel down. Anxiety is irritating and frustrating to me. And I hate the physical symptoms that I feel sometimes that go with it. Whatever way you look at it its a no win situation. Thanks for your comment my friend. Italianmomma4ever ❤️

Hi Polynatural,
I sent you a friend request. Welcome aboard the DS. Hope you find many good people here.

I'm definitely an overthinking. I think alot of us are. One thing that helps me is I bought myself a large hardcover journal. I don't use it like a "Dear Diary"...and this is something that does help alot of people - but whatever I have on my mind - I put it down. Maybe I am stressing about what to fix for week-end company or what to pack on a trip - if I write it all out, it releases the worry. Or I may look up ideas for roadtrips (even if I never take them) and write down some information - or a recipe - I've been teased about being a list maker. It's true - (ok - I'm not normal - lol!) But it does help. Staying away from negativity too. I have a friend who makes me laugh - and never judges me. She knows things I wouldn't even share with my husband for fear he wouldn't understand.

Hi musiclady,
Glad to meet you and welcome. Journaling your thoughts and feelings is a great anxiety reliever. I to journal. And sometimes I will go back and read about what I'm thinking or how I'm feeling. It helps a lot to write it all out. Nothing wrong with being a list maker. Staying organized is a good thing. And making a list and checking it off when you have accomplished what needs to be done is a great feeling. Yes staying away from negativity is a must. People will bring you down. Laughter is the best medicine and I'm glad you have a friend that makes you laugh. I too have many friends that make me laugh and we have a fun time together. You trust your friend a lot because she won't judge you. Your husband sounds like he might and that he wouldn't understand or be to supportive of your feelings. Trust me I get it. People need to be more educated about anxiety and what we go through and how we feel. It was nice to meet you. Thank you for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

Hi musiclady,
I sent you a friend request.