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coatbridge

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I am new to this forum. For the past 2 1/2 years I have been on an emotional roller coaster starting with Panic Disorder followed by my 2nd round of Depression accompanied with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and now my 3rd round of Depression.

I have not been able to work since Jan/07, my self-esteem is non existent and I believe I must be flawed in some way to have all this happen to me.

I have mood swings and at times don't even want to talk to people. I become very angry and irritated. I just don't like me anymore, the me I've become and feel very hopeless.
 
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David Baxter PhD

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Welcome to Psychlinks, coatbridge.

Depression and anxiety/panic disorder aren't character flaw. They are illnesses. I hope you find some help here in learning how to better manage these conditions.
 
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Jazzey

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Welcome :) Looking forward to seeing you around the forum. There are a few of us who suffer from depression, anxiety / panic attacks, PTSD - or all of the above (me) :)...It gets better with time and, it certainly doesn't define me as a person. They're a bump in the road that I have to mind and care to for the time being. :)
 
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coatbridge

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Hi Ya Jazzey:

I like your outlook, maybe if I had one like that it might be somewhat tolerable instead of intolerable. I have always been a pessimist, sorry to say.

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Hi Ya Dr. Baxter:

Thank-you and I do hope I will learn some valuable lessons.
 
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Jazzey

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....thank you Coatbridge...I'm still a 'work in progress'. I'm fairly new to the whole thing (since August 2008) - but I'm willing to put the work in. ;) And honestly, with time, you learn to recognize your patterns - it gets a little easier. The pessimism will sometimes rear its ugly head every once in a while - just as long as you understand that this is unfortunately part of the process .

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coatbridge

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You have the right attitude and you're right about putting the work in. I know all too well as I pretty well have conquered my Panic Disorder with CBT (no meds). Know if I could just get myself to actually challenge those negative thoughts, but I keep telling myself and my mum that it's too much work. But hey look at the other option, stuck in the pit!
 
NicNak

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:hithere: coatbridge. :welcome: to Psychlinks.

I have chronic major depressive illness along with anxiety and panic attacks.

I always say "itty bitty baby steps". I had to take a break from work this year too, and I really had to give myself a break and stop beating myself up over it.

These conditons are real and as Dr Baxter says, they are not character flaws.

I have had to start pacing myself and doing what I can. When we are critical of ourselves and comparing ourselves to others it really plays on our self esteem, I know it did for me. I kept thinking I couldn't keep up and the more I faught to try, the more stressed and tired I got.

Now that I am looking at things from my own prospective and pace, I can see all things considered, I am doing well. I am learning ways to cope with daily life, I am finding joy in simple thing.

Again, :welcome: to the forum. There are great folks here and resouces.
 
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momof5

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coatbridge said:
I am new to this forum. For the past 2 1/2 years I have been on an emotional roller coaster starting with Panic Disorder followed by my 2nd round of Depression accompanied with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and now my 3rd round of Depression.

I have not been able to work since Jan/07, my self-esteem is non existent and I believe I must be flawed in some way to have all this happen to me.

I have mood swings and at times don't even want to talk to people. I become very angry and irritated. I just don't like me anymore, the me I've become and feel very hopeless.
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Hi Coatbridge,

Welcome to the forum. I just wanted to adress your posting.

I'm sorry to read about your up and down with depression. I just wanted to tell you that many of us go through this. Depression is more common then you realize I think.

There isn't anything wrong with you because you go through this. You aren't flawed at all. You are a very special person who just is dealing with some issues that are bringing you down a bit. :)

I understand the mood swings. There are many things that could cause this within a person. I'm sure that posting in different area's in here you will find many people who have much in common with you. Many will be able to give you some comforting words to help you out a bit.

Take some time to read some of the posts in here, and post away questions of your own, as well as how you are feeling.

mom
 
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