Willow
25-11-03, 14:04
Hi ya everone
My name is Diane and I am 19 years old.
I have been suffering with panic attacks, anxiety and depression for over a year and a half.
It has totally ruined my life, but with the help and support of my family and friends, a good doctor and medication i finally feel like I have some control over this terifiing condition.
Ive recently returned to work after having 9 months off sick. To be honest, being stuck at home made me feel worse. It got to the point where i was afraid to be left on my own and I would lock myself in the house with all the curtains shut. It took all my strength and a lot of courage to get back out and start living my life again.
It was about 2 months ago when my boyfriend left me when I finally reaised i had to stand on my own two feet and get on with things. Even going to the shop for a pint of milk was an effort. But gradually I built up the courage to go a little further each day and here I am now, back in ful time work!!
I still have my bad days, they still outweigh the good but I keep telling myself to keep positive and things will be ok. I got this far on my own and I am determined not to give up now.
Diane
My name is Diane and I am 19 years old.
I have been suffering with panic attacks, anxiety and depression for over a year and a half.
It has totally ruined my life, but with the help and support of my family and friends, a good doctor and medication i finally feel like I have some control over this terifiing condition.
Ive recently returned to work after having 9 months off sick. To be honest, being stuck at home made me feel worse. It got to the point where i was afraid to be left on my own and I would lock myself in the house with all the curtains shut. It took all my strength and a lot of courage to get back out and start living my life again.
It was about 2 months ago when my boyfriend left me when I finally reaised i had to stand on my own two feet and get on with things. Even going to the shop for a pint of milk was an effort. But gradually I built up the courage to go a little further each day and here I am now, back in ful time work!!
I still have my bad days, they still outweigh the good but I keep telling myself to keep positive and things will be ok. I got this far on my own and I am determined not to give up now.
Diane