Hello all, just here to introduce myself

To those who are reading this, hello and i wish you clarity, understanding and positivity no matter which point of your journey you are in.

A little about me and what brought me to saneforums.org

I have almost completed a certificate 3 in community services, next year i am on to study a Diploma in either mental health or community services (still to be decided) a teacher mentioned sane forums and I thought I would check it out as I have lived experience of my own and am happy to openly talk about it and use my experience if it can aid in someone else’s journey.

My experience:

Maybe a slight trigger warning (reference to substances):

Around about six/seven years ago around the age of 24 i started experimenting with various substances which, over a year slowly lead into episodes of derealisation and depersonalisation until it developed into drug induced psychosis of which i experienced 3 episodes, the first 2 being hospitalized as an in patient and the third using my coping mechanisms to get through but ultimately realising the smallest amount of substance could put me back into hospital, it took me about a year to recover (becomming completely medication free) to a point where i felt i could go back into the work force which i did for 2 years and then started my own small business which i have run for three years, but being trade oriented it was just not feeding my soul so now i am beginning my journey into mental health work with the aim to assist others going through similar experiences, i also have experience living with and assisting friends and family with various mental health issues depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder and borderline personality.

So, if this is acceptable for the community, Hello and thank you for reading and having me on board, i am more than happy to answer any questions or elaborate on my story further.

Thank you for your time, and i hope you are having a wonderful day