JaqH63
18-10-12, 22:46
Hello, I'm new to this site. It is great to talk to people who know exactly what you are feeling! My problems aren't as severe as some people I have read about but I still find life a bit of a challenge. I suffer from anxiety and am socially very very anxious. I try and mix with people but I either stammer or clam up. This had led to me not wanting to go out and meet people. I use to be very different and can't pinpoint when I started to change into who I am now. I have been bullied in work situations and lost confidence as I got older rather than gaining confidence as lots of people do. I have had CBT before and it helped but the waiting list at the moment is massive. I recently came off anti depressants as I was diagnosed with a thyroid gland problem and they are trying to find the right medication for that. I am going to try and change my lifestyle and see if that helps. I don't tell people I know how I feel as I work with children as well as running my own business part time. I am absolutely no threat to children at all and am good at my job but people might think I am not suitable to work with children if they know I have depression and anxiety problems. Really looking forward to perhaps getting useful advice on here and perhaps help others.