Newbie with SAD and DPD

Hi fellow 'crazy' forumites.

I just found this forum a couple days ago and have been reading through a lot of the threads ever since, I thought it was a very interesting place so I decided to join. I'm 18 years old and have been dealing with Social Anxiety Disorder and Depersonalization Disorder for what seems like forever. At least 6 or 7 years now. My anxiety and anxious thoughts are pretty severe, I feel like I'm mentally handicapped because of it, its extremely difficult for me to do even simple social interactions, like even buying something at a store, I usually avoid situations but I'm trying hard to overcome it.

I do think that I suffer from a level of depression as well, caused by my anxiety and depersonalization/derealization. I recently started researching and wanting to try medication. I started an anti-depressant, Celexa, about a month ago but I feel like I need it increased or a different drug altogether. I look forward to discussing these topics here with other people going through it. I'm currently in college majoring in Psychology, due to my own problems I have a large interest in mental health, and I look forward to learning more of other mental disorders and the problems others face for my own knowledge for the future as I hope to become a therapist.

Hi, homersxchild! You know, I find that talking to someone when I'm anxious helps me, so you could come here to post before you have to go somewhere and deal with people It's cool that you want to become a therapist and help others.