Um.. Hello
Hi my name is Nika. I'm an 18 year old girl that suffers from a modest to severe form of depression and an anxiety disorder. I was officially diagnosed in August but apparently my depressive episodes built up and got worse since I was 12. I'm still kind of struggling to accept the diagnosis. Yup. Don't know what else to say. Just felt like saying hi.
@Bluishblue Hey Nika - How are you? Welcome! It's great to meet you! Just wanted to say hi back.
Depression is very hard to deal with - I'm glad you're here for support. Depression has a way of making us feel alone - doesn't it? You're not alone here. The same with anxiety - that's another hard one too because it makes us feel as though we shouldn't reach out to others. But you're here now - yeah? That's awesome!
Welcome again! I hope to see you around
@Bluishblue
Hi Nika, welcome here! I am happy you have joined us and I hope our community will be able to provide you the help and support you deserve.
Saying just hi is totally fine :)
I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with depression and anxiety. They can make everyday life very difficult. You may know this already, but here on the 7cups website there are two subcommunities that are specifically dedicated to those topics. There are also self-help guides.
I really hope to see you around, and please do not hesitate to reach out if I/we can be of any help.