This site is full of people who know what you are going through!! We are all loving and supporting and you are not alone. It isn't easy dealing everyday when you have a constant battle with a silent illness. But lean on us!!! We will be your light!

Thank you!! @simplymebp

You are more than welcome!!! It will be okay and some days will be a lot harder than others but you have a whole world that supports you!!

Thanks that's so nice to hear!' If u don't mind me asking how old are u and have u been through similar things?

I'm going through exactly the same so feel for you. Simplymebp is right this site is full of amazing people who will pass on their experiences and offer support so take it. t’s the Catch-22 of depression: recovering from depression requires action, but taking action when you’re depressed is hard. In fact, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to start small and slowly build from there. .... I wish you well

Thank you! @Everlast

You are welcome I'm from the UK so there's support from all over world.

I am 24 years old and I was diagnosed when I was 13. I have been through that process multiple times over. I was diagnosed with more than just that however the struggle is very difficult and times and other times it seems like its going to get so much better and then you crumble. The thing that I have learned the most is talk about it!! If you cant do anything else... just talk about it!!

Thank you!! It really helps to know that there are people that have been through it and that I can talk to'

Hey Corinne! My name is Alejandra I am from Arizona, and I too was diagnosed with depression three months ago. I get anxiety attacks on some mornings and it is horrible. I have gotten a lot worse since then, but now I am determined to do whatever it takes to be happy and healthy. I had been suicidal for about a month and tried to kill myself, but in the end I couldn't do it. So here I am now. I am thankful I didn't kill myself last Friday because I woke Saturday feeling so much better. I really did feel like an idiot because I realized what they mean by "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem". I am here for you. If you ever need someone to talk to just message me,

Thank you!!! <3

That's just about everyone on this support group!! A very warm welcome sweety. Hugs

Hi Corinne

Being a teen living with the pressures of high school, peer pressure and puberty diagnosed with major depression and anxiety must not be very easy to deal.

At times while the weight of the whole world seems to lay heavy upon your shoulders making it difficult to see your way out panic starts to take over as you desperately attempt to come up for air.

I know in your struggle you sometimes feel like this is the end but what you don't know this is only the beginning.

While depressions grip has taken so many and now has built a strong hold around you, you are left to fight the most important fight of your life...The Fight For Your Life!

When you feel like you have nothing left and feel like giving in remind yourself what it is you started fighting for in the first place!

And think of things good and beautiful worth living for.

Battling depression and anxiety won't be easy but with Determination, A Good Support System, Therapy, Medications and Positive Thinking it certainly is doable.

Blessings to you...

Hi, Corinne! Glad you are reaching out to build a support system. I encourage you as someone who is doing much better in battling depression and anxiety by a combination of medication, therapy, support group, diet and exercise, family and church friends, journaling, whatever it takes. Keep in touch.

Thank you all!!