Welcome to the Depression section of Mental Health Haven. This is a safe, judgement-free space where you can talk openly about how you feel, at your own pace.

Whether you're:

• Struggling with low mood or motivation

• Experiencing deep sadness or numbness

• Feeling hopeless, stuck, or isolated

• Navigating a diagnosis of clinical depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

You are not alone — and you do not have to carry this silently.

This pinned thread is here to:

• 🧠 Invite open sharing without pressure

• 💬 Help you connect with others who understand

• 🛠️ Offer and exchange coping tips, self-care ideas, and resources

• 🫂 Create a space of mutual support and understanding

We welcome:

• Introductions from new members

• Daily check-ins (even just to say how you're doing today)

• Rants, vents, or journaling when things get heavy

• Gentle encouragement from those who’ve “been there”

"Sometimes just surviving another day is a form of courage."

Please remember: you are not a burden. You're a human being who deserves care, support, and hope — and you're always welcome here.

I struggle with my mental health issues my depression stress strong fear panic attacks I don't go out of my house because of the fear I get 3 panic attacks daily i can't get myself to do the things I would like to do in life my body stops me from doing those things I want to do I don't get any support with my mental health issues at all I get low mood and sometimes can't cope with my mental health I suffer with all this everyday of my life for 4 months 😞 I don't have any real friends around my area to support me when needed I would like some tips on how people manage there mental health issues thank you for your welcome here.

My heart goes out to you, @tanya6mason ...

I have " lived" with paralysing anxiety ( GAD,social anxiey/ phobia, panic attacks, fear of leaving my place often but now can't wait to get out of there everyday as it's such a dump, but still struggle with all consuming fear of the unknown...)

I am sorry you are trying to cope with everything you have so unfairly been stricken with with no support, but now you have us, and I am so glad you have reached out for support here.

Personally, having endured much of what resonates, with me that you are dealing with, I so wish I had some tangible words of wisdom for you.

In the middle of a horrid panic attack I turn to either an ice pack on the back of my neck, or a bracing quick cold shower...

Do you have any pets in your life?

I find the unconditional love and comfort of an animal.to be most soothing...I am thinking of applying for a service dog, not sure whether I could go through losing another beloved animal.though...

For now I have been tending two little plants that I talk to, I have some water colours that I find soothing, despite my terrible lack of talent when it comes to visual art...

Journalinghelps me, so I encourage you if and when you would feel comfortable here starting a journal/blog that it might help you.

Did it help at all to express your feelings here to us?

Don't keep things festering in your head, keep reaching out to us.

And, as my beloved aand evoted pyschiatrist and therapist always says on my bad days

"Let's take things day by day."

I hope that isn't trite and useless advice for you.

In the least of things, Know that I empathise and hope you will stay with us and not feel so isolated.

Sending you Peace.

🩷🕊🐇🪻🌼

Hello good evening sorry for late reply my heart goes out to you to thank you for taking the time to reply to my messages I just wanted to know if you have any tips for panic attacks anxiety stress on how you manage I have strong fear were I don't go out of my house I don't get on with the things I would like to do in my life & it makes me feel low there is always a panic attack waiting for me the minute I wake up in the mornings oh you can't wait to get out of your house now how did you over come your strong fear. I struggle with being around people to your not the only one I'm trying to cope with everything at once at the moment it's difficult to yes I have 2 cats 1 dog yes you help me alot I haven't been on the site long but you have been a great help it is always good to have people to talk to but there is not the support in my area that's the problem you are right let's take things day by day I will be happy to stay with you all you are all kind hearted people ❤️