nursemebabeCasual Contributor
Hello
Hi everybody i am new to the forum.
Background
I wanted to tell you a lttle about myself and my story. My mother left the family home when i was four and i only met her at 32 which didnt work out. I was in a DV relationship for 25 years and have recently split in the last 12 months.
My first experience of anxiety was in high school but i didnt really understand it however i had a diagnoiss of depression in my early twenties but i refused medication and carried on with my life.
I done my nursing but struggled daily with my intrusive thoughts and suicidal ideation plus underlying depression. In 2009 it all came to a head and i became that unwell i could go to the mailbox let alone work. I finally went to my GP who i told the truth the feelings,thoughts i was experiencing.My doctor was shocked as she had no idea what i have been living with for years and years. My GP asked me to take medication or she may have to schedule me to hospital as i was very dangerous to myself. I agreed to take the medication and she rang me everyday and i seen her every second day. Since starting the medication i have havent looked back and i am still on it today. Two years after starting my medication i went back to univiersity and done my Post Graduate in Mental Health and i work as Mental Health Clinician now.
Anyway just wanted to introduce myself and even though i am a trained proffesional now i am struggle with anxiety and depression and i work very hard for my clients as i know exaclty what they are feeling. Ive been struggling myself the last few months .
