Hi everyone.

[ingmatt]

Hey people I'm Matt. 23 from Essex and I believe I'm suffering from some form of Depression and have come here to find like minded people to talk to about my feelings.

I have yet been diagnosed and have told very few about my true feelings instead I bottle them up and try to survive. Basically I need some people to talk to to help myself with these feelings of hopelessness and sadness inside me. I am planning to see a doctor soon about myself and the dark feelings iv had for the past 4 years and need some help and courage please on how to talk to people about it

[Zaf]

Hi matt, everyone here will help as much as they can :)

Z x

[Glen53]

Hi Matt

Well done for making that first step in coming onto the forum and asking for help. Its not easy i know. The best advice I can give to start with is to speak to the GP as soon as you can. Before you go, write some of the things that upset you down - even if its just your feelings and how low you have felt - get it down on paper. Take it with you and if you find it difficult to talk to the doc then pass him the note and let him read it. I found that once i started to talk about how low I felt, i cracked and was crying so much I could not talk anymore. Writing things down and taking them with me really helped.

Also consider keeping a journal on here and write a little about how you feel each day - whatever you can manage. We will respond and try to help you as best we can.

I hope you find the forum helpful Matt. Its been a lifeline to me.

[ingmatt]

Thank You. I appreciate the comments.

[Sweetpea]

Hello matt and welcome to the forum.

S x

[Ezel]

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[Buttercup]

Welcome to the forum Matt  :)

[KateG]

Hi Matt, welcome to the forum

[gem]

Hi Matt,

Welcome :) It definately helps to talk (or write :p) about your feelings so you've come to a good place. I'm new here too and have already found it a help, hope you do too.

gem x

[nicmci]

Hello matt. The first step is the hardest.  I have always been able to talk but some of my friends can't and feel lost in there head.  Good advise to write things down if that's easier.  X

[Rycing]

Hello and welcome,
everyone here understands. xx

[glasshalfempty]

Hi Matt

Welcome to the forum.  Well done for taking the first step.  I'm new here too and already find everyone to be lovely. 

Writing things down is a very good idea. You're not alone and you'll find there are plenty of people here who understand how you feel.