Hey just wanted to say hi guys

I've been reading these forums for a little while (mainly out of extra anxiety about what is going on with the disability benefit changes currently). It seems like a supportive community with many intelligent opinions I respect.
My name is Rachel (my username is my cats nickname)🐈 I am 36 and have had mental health illness ( mainly depression and anxiety with periods of agoraphobia and panic disorder) for the last 20 years.
I just wanted to introduce myself and to say hi for making this place feel like somewhere you can post for the first time even if you have social anxiety.
Rach
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@HollisMcBobbery Hi Rachel, welcome to the Community. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum. Any questions just ask.
Have a look around and join in when you are ready.
You might like to start with Categories for Topics and Information.
Take care.
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Lovely to meet you @HollisMcBobbery and welcome from me too. 😊
I can empathise as I suffer badly with social anxiety and I know there's several of us here. So if you need support with anything, just shout and we'll all do our best to support you. 😁
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Hi and a very warm welcome to the community.
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