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Hi, I'm jriver, a 26 year old male from Canada. I came across this forum in my search of finding some closure, an explanation of why I am the way I am. I have suffered with depression for about a decade, have had anxiety all my life and have always felt a little "off" compared to others. I probably should have been tested for aspergers syndrome when I was a kid. The more I look into it and talk to others online who have it the more it confirms that I've always had it. I'm very interested in getting tested and while I know that getting a diagnosis might be tough and might not seem like a big deal to some, it would just be nice to be finally be recognized. I'd also like to get some professional help as I've had suicidal thoughts the last few years that have become increasingly more common. I have good days and bad ones but I try to stay as positive as possible.

A little about me; I love music, I play guitar, love video games (currently playing Dark Souls in anticipation of the 3rd one coming out soon), I enjoy staying active and going to the gym, going on long walks, watching hockey and chatting online. I used to be a huge pokemon fan, still am to a degree but not as much. I used to play competitively online, and even won a few tournaments. I could name all of them in order but it's been a while and I don't really know the new ones lol.

Anyway, I don't want to bore you too much, congrats if you've read this far, I don't have a prize or anything to give but thanks for reading. I hope to be an active member around here. Feel free to message me if you happen to have similar interests or just want to chat. See ya around!

Welcome to WP! Hope you enjoy it here.

Welcome to Wrong Planet. I'm sure you'll make friends here. You'll like it here. I know I do.

Hey jriver welcome.

Hi jriver and welcome! You are certainly not alone in the depression and anxiety areas. There's plenty of people here who can relate to that. It's good that you stay active by going to the gym and taking long walks. You could probably find advice on coping by reading here. There's certainly lots to read! Personally, I use a strategy called "not coping" where I allow myself about ten minutes to have a private melt down, and then I go back to coping again. And if I feel like I can't cope, I remind myself that I will have my "not coping" time later. I guess it's a case of that sometimes falling to pieces is what holds you together. Anyway, that's just a strategy that helps me. Hope you find what works for you to ease the anxiety and depression.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!