I am John but not really a Dr.

[doktorjohn]

Hello people,

My name is John. I have been stressed most of my life and for 25 years I dealt with it with drugs and drink. Now I've been clean for 19 years
apart from a drinking bout 11 years ago.

I'm on mirtazapine 45mg and it's the best one I have tried.

I brought 3 of my kids up on my own because their mother never got clean and one of my sons still lives with me.
Just the two of us in a house with garden on the south coast.

Not too shabby for an ex-junkie, and I am grateful for what I have. My other son and 2 daughters are quite near with a total of 5 grandchildren.

I hope I get to know some of you.

dj

[nomorepanic]

Hi doktorjohn

A huge warm welcome to nmp.

You'll get loads of advice and support here and make some lovely friends along the way.

Best wishes

[Vanilla Sky]

Hi and welcome to NMP :welcome: Paige x

[unspoken]

Hello John

Welcome to NMP

It's great that you've found a medication that works and have managed to stay off the drink and drugs. Sounds like life has been tough for you, being a single parent bringing up 3 kids has to be stressful. Really good to see that you've got through it though.

[Hope33]

Well done for bringing your children on your own!
Glad you found the right type of medicine to help you recover :-)

[Going home]

Hello John, nice to meet you. You sound like a very good dad. You can share all your troubles here anyway.

Take care
Anna :welcome:

[doktorjohn]

Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm still getting used to the site.
So far so good.

dj

[pollyanna]

hi john and :welcome:

i look forward to speaking with you again

P :)

[Veronica H]

:welcome:to NMP John. You have been through a lot and I admire you for holding onto your kids. Glad that you have found us.

Veronicax