I'm so sorry to hear you're having a rough time at the moment. I've had depression now for a while. Some days will be better than others, hang in there. You're a strong person and have a lot to offer...

I'm taking St. John's wort, an herbal medicine, for depression. It's commonly prescribed for depression and sometimes social anxiety.
I've been taking for about a month now and it helps a lot. I...

The magnesium and valerian root still help me sleep and they don't make me feel tired the next morning.

Writing in my journal, listening to relaxing music, or reading something light also helps...

Hey everyone,

I'm taking magnesium (500 mg) and valerian root (three 450 mg capsules) to help with night anxiety and sleeping. I've been using it for the past few days, and so far its working...

Oops, I accidentally posted it here. I put it under natural remedies now. =P

Marikit

Hi caitlin, welcome to phobics! The link for the chat room appears at the bottom of the forums page after you log in.
If you still have trouble, you might want to download a new version of Java....

Hi, my name is Malaya. I read your post. I'm very sorry to hear you were raped. I was raped also, you're not alone. After it happened, I had panic attacks, nightmares, and had periods of body...

Vitamin B deficiency and vitamin D are related to mood, particularly depression and anxiety.

Some people take magnesium supplements for anxiety and insomnia. Magnesium has many functions in the...

Thanks so much for sharing. Although I rarely have panic attacks, I can relate to what you're saying about being so preoccupied with your mental illness and not taking the time to live. I was...

I think about suicide all the time. I don't really know what to say to you that could help you feel better, but just know you're not alone.
I can tell you're in a lot of pain. You should call a...

Hang in there, you're definitely not alone. You can and will get better. This might sound silly but positive affirmations might help. Much of how we feel and our behavior is based on our thinking. If...

I feel the same way every day, what you wrote is exactly how I would describe it....it got particularly bad two months ago and now I'm staying with family temporarily and seeing a counselor and also...

Hi Amanda, my name is Malaya. We have a lot in common, I'm 26 and my depression and anxiety have really affected my relationships with others. I've lost so many friendships because of fear, distrust,...

You're not alone, I also feel empty and depressed. During the last few months I felt like I was losing my mind and went to great lengths to avoid being alone, even if it meant being around people...

Hi Melissalilly, you're not alone. I also suffer from severe depression and low self-esteem because of abuse. It affects my relationships with others and also makes it difficult for me to do well in...

Hi Yaniv, maybe you should ask your doctor or a pharmacist. Hope you find the info you need. ~Marikit

Hi fallninnocence, I'm glad you were finally able to log onto the chat room! Thanks for sharing your story. I also know what it's like to have trouble maintaining friendships
because of mental...

Hi Lonelyvictim, I also often feel excluded from friends and family. Maybe you could try talking to one or two of your close friends about it.
Tell them that you feel left out and would like to be...

Hey Ange, I also had trouble logging into the chat room at first. After I downloaded an updated version of Javascript, closed my browser and reopened it, I was able to get in. Hope this is helpful.
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Hey Ange, welcome to phobics! =P

There are plenty of people here that also struggle with panic attacks. I'm 26 and was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder....

Sam, I have the same experience. Family and friends ask me what's wrong and I don't know how to help them understand how I feel. My depression and anxiety causes me to push people away and avoid...

When I click on the chat room link, the page doesn't load. Any suggestions?

Hi everyone,

I used to go to Phobics chat room a year ago and found so many supportive people here.
I'm 26 and have PTSD, depression, and borderline personality disorder. Looking to chat with...