I'm a 32-year old male Psych major whom has endured severe depression and anxiety since my early youth. It was pretty bad, and lasted for nearly 14 years, getting progressively worse with each passing year, up until four months ago. I felt like I was stuck in a swamp, and didn't know how to break free. With the small amount of will-power I had, I kept moving along, thinking that maybe there was a way out... But for the longest time, nothing seemed to work, which destroyed my spirit even more. But, I still kept going... and now I'm here. I never, ever, thought I would be free from those feelings. Giving up is never the answer. There is always a way out, remember that.

So, through a series of trial and error of different medication/psychologists/psychotherapists/life coaches/neurofeedback, and the will to keep moving forward amidst any setbacks, one thing led to another, led to another... and I have successfully overcome my depression and anxiety... The feelings are gone, and if/when they rear their ugly heads again, I have more power and control over them. they can't affect me anymore.

Is anyone in the Dallas/Fort-Worth area interested in meeting up in a public space and talking about their mental health recovery and/or current struggles in an open, mature, supportive environment?

Why I'm doing this: One of the most important things for my personal recovery has been staying authentic around everyone in my outer reality, no matter who it was... friends, family members, co-workers, professors, grocery store clerks, etc. In essence, It was the act of proving to myself that I was worthy of having my inner-voice be heard that changed my own attitude toward myself, aiding my ability to recover. I'm doing this because other people have remarked how they felt comfortable sharing their own inner-voice around me which inspired them to embrace their true selves as well. Doesn't hurt to put this out there!

If you are interested, shoot me a message or reply back!