Thanks, Faith-and-Hope, for the warm welcome. There's so many of us struggling day-to-day with our mental health issues...I know that sometimes I feel totally CRAZY and out-of-control and sooo anxious...and yet, for those special people that I've told about this year's struggles have been surprised and amazed because they've perceived me as someone in control and who's always cool, calm and collected. I guess that's half true as put me in a crisis situation where other people are concerned and I'm confident and in charge and do what needs to be done. However, this year, I haven't been able to do anything for myself....well, not until the last couple of weeks, anyway. I've had sessions with my counsellor, who I feel comfortable with, where I haven't been able to look at him or converse with him, my anxiety has been so high. But that's months ago now and I am feeling more content, so I can only hope that this continues. This journey has been two steps forward and one step back...my mental health has been so fragile, so I need to be more aware of what it is that I need at any time and to look after myself...but it is extremely difficult.
