Anxiety, panic and depression support group

[CLARABEL]

Hi

Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any support groups in Wick as I have never heard of any and if not, would anyone be interested in getting together and starting one. It can be a very lonely experience and others find it hard to understand or sympathize if they have not experienced themselves. P.M. me if you are interested

Thanks

[Rangers1]

hi there i would be very interested in starting a group maybe check first to see if haven in wick has one i know they do all different kinds of groups. if that helps . i myself is hoping to start a group for people with alcohol addiction or who have been affected by it .when they do depression and anxiety come in to it .

[Jerrico]

I suffer from post traumatic stress and social anxiety disorder there's times it would be nice to talk to people who understand, with my condition I don't need alcohol, I don't suffer from depression, no panic attack I just want to be alone as far away from people as possible. They say no man can be an island but with the combination PTSD and SAD man/woman can be totally isolated and alone, having specialist support groups in Caithness would be very good idea for people like myself.

[CLARABEL]

Hi guys, I know there is CBT therapy but there is a long list and that is not enough in itself. I think it would be great to start a group as a network of support for one another and perhaps make some new friendships along the way. If anyone would be interested. You can P.M. me and it will be totally confidential. I think support is seriously lacking up here and feel something needs to be done to stop the stigma and help us.

[Invisible]

I suffer from post traumatic stress and social anxiety disorder there's times it would be nice to talk to people who understand, with my condition I don't need alcohol, I don't suffer from depression, no panic attack I just want to be alone as far away from people as possible. They say no man can be an island but with the combination PTSD and SAD man/woman can be totally isolated and alone, having specialist support groups in Caithness would be very
good idea for people like myself.

I hear you loud and clear Jerrico I often find myself wanting to be alone and far away from being social.

[Rangers1]

HI CLARABEL THAT would b a very gd idea i would be interested in the group

[CLARABEL]

Thankyou Rangers1, I am hoping to get enough responses to make this possible. I know some folk may be too shy or afraid but all P.M.s will be confidential and all ideas welcome.

[Fran]

There was a group running in thurso but i dont know if it still is. sorry, i dont know who ran it.

[CLARABEL]

Could anyone interested please private mail me and any ideas welcome. Thanks Fran. I am in the Wick area and think there is a lack of support and understanding and think this could be very beneficial to people who are feeling alone

[Fran]

I think this is a great idea. Maybe the Haven in wick could help you, maybe John Craw would help as he is a councellor, I am very interested in this

[gerry4]

I thought that John Craw was not a properly qualified counsellor. From my search for a formally qualified one in Caithness I have failed to find any.

[CLARABEL]

Hi there I have to say I have never heard of this John Craw. I think some folk may be more intimidated by a professional involvement though? Was thinking it would be good to have a group of actual sufferers who would be more understanding and sympathetic towards each other without fear of any stigma or judgement