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where to begin

I hope I have this right as the place where I can tell my story with all its warts and dramas. I am in the education field and on top of everything else in my life I am tired. I have been given a depression, anxiety and stress diagnosis and referred to a psychologist. When everyone at work started to question my mental health, I had just lost the fourth family member in just under two years. The last one in May this year was my sister who was fourteen months older than me. I have also lost a niece, a nephew-in-law, and my very last Aunty who passed away in February this year, but we were not told by her children until April.

I knew I was grieving and having lost so many people over the years I knew the stages of grief and I just thought my irritability and extreme emotions at work were just another stage. People at work were telling me to go to a doctor and get checked but I was in denial. I couldn't have mental health issues. How wrong could I be?????

Million-dollar question is now that I have stepped onboard this mental health journey, will I ever get off??????

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Re: where to begin

Yes @Karrie

I am sure you will get off - it takes time - that's all - and that's the hard part

My worst and hardest loss was my son - over 37 years ago now - I thought I would never get past it - in time and with support I did.

Of course when we have a lot of elderly relatives they do tend to drop off the tree in their time - and I am glad you have shared your story here.

Having your last aunty die without her family telling you - that's really rough - and your sister too - so close

Imo - your depression and anxiety is tied up with your grief - this is complex - I understand

I'm still sending my best thoughts

Owlunar

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