Aaron1976
11-09-14, 20:01
Hey all. I'm Aaron and i just turned 38 currently living in Doncaster UK, Since 2008 i have struggled with Depression and have taken Citalopram and then switched to Mirtazapine 45mg for around 2 years also fluxotine and Propanalol for times when i really struggled to speak due to nerves.
About a year ago now i split with my girlfriend which really took its toll, however in a desperate bid not to go further into a depressive state i actually gained motivation and slowly took myself off the anti-depressants and even managed to stop smoking (9 months quit)
My plight now is that my anxiety has hit 10 fold, ive been trying to make friends and with no family my social circle is me and my 6 month old puppy (Boon). so now im caught in a catch 22 i fall apart when aproaching new people to the point of panic, sweating and stuttering almost complete mental shutdown but on the other hand desperately keep trying to put myself out there. Its all become so stressful.
So hope is very much still present, which is why i thought i would try a forum which ive never done before.
Nice to meet you all!
About a year ago now i split with my girlfriend which really took its toll, however in a desperate bid not to go further into a depressive state i actually gained motivation and slowly took myself off the anti-depressants and even managed to stop smoking (9 months quit)
My plight now is that my anxiety has hit 10 fold, ive been trying to make friends and with no family my social circle is me and my 6 month old puppy (Boon). so now im caught in a catch 22 i fall apart when aproaching new people to the point of panic, sweating and stuttering almost complete mental shutdown but on the other hand desperately keep trying to put myself out there. Its all become so stressful.
So hope is very much still present, which is why i thought i would try a forum which ive never done before.
Nice to meet you all!