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    New Member

    Hello my name is really Elizabeth. I have been visiting the site and reading your comments for the last couple of days. Even though I can't see you all it is quite daunting introducing myself. I am married with two grown up children, and have suffered on and off with anxiety/depression most of my life, and each time it pops it's ugly head up, it doesn't get any easier. What makes me so sad and frustrated is the lack of understanding and facilities within the NHS. Mental Health issues are at the bottom of the list of prorities, and yet there as so many sufferers. Without websites like this and charitable organisations there would be nothing. At the moment I am very agitated and anxious but keep trying to put coping statagies into practice. I'm sorry but I can't write any more at the moment

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    Hiya Elizabeth,

    Welcome to the site.

    I have also suffered for many years from anxiety and depression and also have the same feelings regarding the NHS and mental health.

    We are all here to support you, so feel free to post as often as you like.

    Look forward to hearing from you again!

    Kate x

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    Kate
    Thankyou, I just wish I could see you all in the flesh as this is such a lonely illness.
    Liz x

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    Hi Liz

    Why don't you come and talk to us in the chatroom - its fun and you can make some friends!



    Emily

    Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit
    Understanding is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad

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    Hi Elizabeth

    Glad you decided to post at last and look forward to hearing from you so more.



    Nicola

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    Welcome to the site.

    If you have any specific issues you feel you'd like to share and ask about please do.

    Take a good look around the attached website too.



    Meg

    'There can only be true courage when first there is genuine fear'

    Dr.David Livingstone

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    hi elizebeth.,,,hey dont talk to me about the nhs and mental health issues ,,i have had so many problems with doctors and everyone regarding my problems,,and without finding this site only 4 weeks ago i dont know where i would be now,,so you are most welcome,,please read my posts,,and chinn up there mate ok
    xxxxdarrenxxxx

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    Thankyou Darren
    Even those few words make me feel less alone.

    Thankyou
    Liz x x x

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    Also thankyou Nicola, Meg and Emily. I hope I will get to know you all much better shortly

    Liz X X X

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    Hi Elizabeth,
    don't worry you will get lots of support and advice here. I know what you mean about the NHS. When I went to a & e with my first panic attack [thought I was having a heart attack at least] the doctor told me to stop worrying about my arm [fractured wrist]! As i think the panics started because of failed intubation [probably due to them] they only have themselves to blame.
    Good luck,
    love tess

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