Hello! I'm new to both Reddit and this sub.  
I have heard from people over the years that Reddit is great for information/communities of similar interests to get together in general, so here I am.

Not only am I new to Reddit, but I am also new in trying to help myself with my anxiety.

I have anxiety and depression, undiagnosed and untreated as I have never sought help before.  
I am planning to have an appointment with a doctor, and I am looking at self-help resources from my government website and feeling hopeful that I will be going on a journey towards recovery.

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If you could share any personal tips you have from when you first tried to seek professional and unprofessional help, I would greatly appreciate it 🥰 Something like what to expect and what helped you most throughout recovering!

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Did talking to people close to you help you? Has it ever somehow gone bad?

I'm scared to talk to any family members and friends about it yet - they might be dealing with a lot themselves and not have the space in their mind for it/scared friends might walk on eggshells around me. I'm currently flatting &amp; not living with my family + have an ongoing fear something bad about me will influence my family members' mental health so it's a bit harder to bring it up :(

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Although I'm trying to take a step into seeking help now, it is still hard to face all the neglect I've done socially and academically, even up to recent days. I am afraid I will feel defeated again and fall into limbo as I try to undo the damage. I am actually in between trying to finish a late assignment this very moment lul😭  
Do you have any tips in powering through this and staying hopeful and motivated- if you have a similar experience?