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Friday, 4 December 2020 - 16:17
Hi All, I'm about 8-9 weeks into my new job and unfortunately I have been hit with a cold/flu type thing. Not COVD, I got tested. I have taken 3 days off, sick leave/leave without pay. This cold/flu has left me completely without any energy and I've spent a better part of the 3 days sleeping. I've...
Thursday, 3 December 2020 - 18:35
Has anyone got info on adhd in adults? I believe I have a combination of both adhd types and I’m looking into taking the first steps with my gp to hopefully refer me to someone to help. I’ve been on anti depressants for two years for anxiety and depression but there is definitely a lot more that I...
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 - 19:43
I was diagnosed with anxiety a few months ago. I didn’t even know that that’s what was going on until the doctor said it to me. Anyway, it’s gotten a lot worse in the last month. Things I’ve done every day my whole life are all of a sudden way too much for me. It really just all of a sudden hits...
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Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 11:19.
This is an inspirational read, this story is written by a beautiful woman who wished to remain anonymous. She shares her story of being an abandoned young mum who suffers from depression. This young woman has been through so much, she is truly an inspiration. - Kristy I was 17 when I fell pregnant with my now 3yr old little girl. There are many reasons surrounding this occurring but the main one...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Wed, 03/07/2013 - 00:00.
Depression is something that will be with me forever. It may not be ‘active’ if you like, but it will be something that I will have to be mindful of. Just recently I found myself slipping back into depression , depression comes in the form of being ‘pushed down’ and a dark cloud comes over. It’s like it just appears out of t he blue. It’s very hard to see clearly and to lift the feeling of...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Thu, 21/03/2013 - 01:11.
Besides the practical changes in my life I allowed myself plenty of time to slowly cut out the antidepressants and made sure there were no external stresses in my life.