angie80
30-01-09, 13:07
Hi there, Angie here. 28 from Glasgow- diagnosed with anxiety and depression over 7 years ago- brought on by he death of my grandmother. Suffer from depression (severe) maybe only twice a year but suffer from anxiety constantly. Sometimes I cope with it well and I'm able to rationalize my feelings of dread but at the moment I'm really finding things difficult. I have good support from my family and partner (6 years) but I get the feeling they're getting sick of listening to my problems over and over again. My main problem is that I have a fear of death and constantly feel like I have an undiagnosed heart condition or cancer. It is really affecting my life and my partner is starting to really get down about it- she feels like I'm not myself anymore and that basically she can't cope- I dont blame her really but don't know what to do- i don't want to lose her but also can't change the way I am. I've been on anti-depressants before but don't want to go on them again as they made me much much worse before they made me better. I've also had counselling before but found it a bit patronising plus the year long waiting list does not help with the here and now!! Guess i'm just looking for people to talk to and some advice really. Thanks x