RPB
31-12-08, 16:57
Hi,
I am Rob and I suffer from depression and anxiety. I have been anxious pretty much all my life but the depression only seemed to rear its ugly head 18 months ago.
Whilst I am feeling better than I have done in the past, I am nowhere near conqeuring my demons. I dread having to go back to work in a couple of days time fearing that everything will go wrong.
I am on medication and receive cbt, both of which have helped me.
I am not quite sure why I became depressed but I did experience a very stressfull time at university. For the final 2 years I was working full time and then spending all my free time studying. I suppose there is only so much work you can take so maybe my depression was caused by post-study burnout.
My anxiety can be traced backed to my childhood. For years I could not sleep at night because I thought I would die. I was also a severe hypochondriac up until my late teens (I am now in my mid-20's)
I really look forward to speaking to others about my conditions and gaining their insight.
I also hope that I can help others by sharing my experiences.
Look forward to speaking to you all in due course :D
p.s A happy new year to all!!
I am Rob and I suffer from depression and anxiety. I have been anxious pretty much all my life but the depression only seemed to rear its ugly head 18 months ago.
Whilst I am feeling better than I have done in the past, I am nowhere near conqeuring my demons. I dread having to go back to work in a couple of days time fearing that everything will go wrong.
I am on medication and receive cbt, both of which have helped me.
I am not quite sure why I became depressed but I did experience a very stressfull time at university. For the final 2 years I was working full time and then spending all my free time studying. I suppose there is only so much work you can take so maybe my depression was caused by post-study burnout.
My anxiety can be traced backed to my childhood. For years I could not sleep at night because I thought I would die. I was also a severe hypochondriac up until my late teens (I am now in my mid-20's)
I really look forward to speaking to others about my conditions and gaining their insight.
I also hope that I can help others by sharing my experiences.
Look forward to speaking to you all in due course :D
p.s A happy new year to all!!