LIFE WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

My life living with depression and anxiety.
I am finally opening up about something i kept so private my whole life.
If you or someone you know is needing help, make sure you speak up or call:
National suicide prevention hotline: [phone]
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Find me on social media:
Twitter: @papi_gainz
Instagram: @papigainz_
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Thank you so much for watching...

[@ifsaica]

It was as if your words were coming from me...wow. My anxiety manifested itself when I was 18 years old. It was the worst year of my life. I didn’t seek treatment until I was 27 when my cousin killed himself. I got my strength from my spiritual foundation in our church. Being a fourth generation Methodist was a legacy passed on to me by my great grandparents when they first escaped revolutionary Mexico. My family settled in the Midwest until the racism got so bad most of them left for California. Then they settled in a small Hispanic community here in Santa Paula. With the death of my cousin came the fact that even my spiritual beliefs couldn’t help me. Like you I got help from some wonderful people here at USC medical clinic. I had small group, large group, individual therapy through many years. The medication helped a lot. I had to try so many until, we found a good fit. My last Doctor was the one who diagnosed me with Panic Disorder. He mentioned, it was part of my DNA and I would need to learn strategies to practice throughout my life. Part of being gay and repressing it played a small role, since I would have gotten it either way. I can understand and emphasize with you and your own struggles. It is something I would never wish on anybody. The medication that worked best was Zoloft. The drawback is it can make a person gain weight! So I have to watch my food intake, and work out as well. I remember my crying into my pillow at night just wishing it away. It hit me that we’re survivors that are in a rather small group of people. Yet, each year passes with new gains and milestones. There are some things I would like to share with you, but I will try another venue. Marc, be well and sending positive thoughts your way. Alex from Los Angeles.

[@dramac333]

As a 60-something gay man, I am very proud of you for being able to tell your story. I, too, have suffered from depression and anxiety and long ago learned the same lessons that you have. Congratulations and welcome to the world of people who have learned how to fight the good fight.

[@garyjsimm]

anxiety sufferer here as well. hang in there brother! we can and will make it. remember, anxiety is a liar!

[@democraticpatriot2657]

W O W ! Thank you Marc.

[@bigmannjunior9349]

Marc do u need help to ease away the pain?