Been depressed all my life and have more recently noticed my anxiety. Mental illness runs in the family but isn't discussed unless there's a crisis like family member being hospitalized for alcoholism. My mother is always anxious but won't admit or get treatment of any kind, which I think is sad. I was physically, emtionally and sexually abused as a child by multiple people, including a family member, but it was all swept under the rug. I have been seeing a psychiatrist and am waiting for an appointment with a counselor/therapist. Late afternoons/evenings/nights are worst for me. I do ideate about suicide sometimes but no plan. I'm always up for encouragement and I hope I can be of assistance to others.
. I hope therapy can help - I think there are therapies these days that are quite good.
