Being told by my friends that I had brought my anxiety and depression on by the way I act, well, being blamed for my illness almost killed me.
Anxiety and Depression: When I Feel Anxious
How I feel when I’m anxious by Anna, and Working to remain sane by Fi. Our readers share their experiences of anxiety and depression.
There is a glimpse of me
The medication must be working, as I had a glimpse of me last Saturday. It was great to feel like ‘me’ again. Here are some of my coping strategies.
Goodbye 2017…. It’s Been Emotional
As 2017 draws to an end, I find myself in a reflective mood. From massive highs to crushing lows, it’s been an emotional year.
Morning – The Mind Awakens and Recoils
Light at the window signals dawn and brings hope for the new day.. Eyes open, the mind awakens with hesitancy, then recoils as darkness returns.
Out of the darkness – learning to live with depression
I could feel my life spinning out of control and I blamed myself. I sought help and everything changed. Don’t be ashamed of depression.
This is my story
I freely admit that I’m on anti-depressants; I no longer feel shame. I’m passionate about spreading awareness, ending the stigma and helping people.
My Experience with Antidepressants
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. It is more than okay to seek help for depression. You should not be ashamed of taking antidepressants or asking for help
Why You Shouldn’t Believe the Hate Depression Spews
Depression lies, and you should not believe it. You do have talents. You do have worth. You are here for a reason. Don’t give up.
How my head works
Trying to ground myself has recently become a very hard thing to do. I have this sudden thought that I might be in a completely different universe where I can finally be happy. Getting myself out of that mindset is very hard.
Accepting it might always be this way
I was diagnosed with OCD almost a year ago. I’m better than I was. I’ve got to a point where I feel ‘OK’ – but the odd bad day still happens.
What depression means to me
Depression is a powerful black cloud that can descend on anyone. We are all fighting the same demons. A smile can hide an awful lot of pain.