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This is me - about me and my mental health


Born : 1983
Star sign: Virgo

Marital status: widowed

Mental health issues: depression, anxiety and ocd (and everything that comes with it)

My Mental Health is a huge part of me and something that effects me day to day. It’s a constant internal fight that could go either way dependent on how I am.
Was diagnosed nearly 8 years ago after telling a nurse that I wasn’t able to do the one think that I loved doing - draw. Turns out I’ve had loads of traits throughout school and adult life that weren’t picked up on. And meant that I had to suffer / get through life struggling with everything that was thrown at me but it seemed 100x worse.
Yes I’m on medication and my dosage has gone up and down throughout this very long journey that is life. I’m not embarrassed to say I’m on meds for mental illness, more embaraced for the people’s looks that I get when I say it.
Like everyone that suffers I do have triggers and new ones that keep appearing. It’s learning how to deal with them when all you want to do is get the ground to swallow you up. I’m mean there is only so many times you can count the things you have in your bag to makes sure you have everything before it becomes noticeable.
I’m not ashamed to say at this time in my life I’m learning how to be more independent and not having to rely on others for help as much. Even though I still need help with my confidence etc from time to time.

Do I have any group of friends / close friends that I can rely on - the answer is no. Does that upset me - definitely yes. I’ve judged myself so much on the fact that I’ve not been able to keep friends. Whether it is something about me and the way I am or how I’m perceived. I tell you it can be a lonely  place with those sorts of thoughts.

Can I draw and paint - yes to a degree, when my head is clear enough to let me. I could be better at it but it’s all down to practice and at the moment my head just won’t entertain that idea.

I’m slowly getting back into reading - a good book has to keep you interested right

Any other questions ?

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