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[Sasha]

Hi everyone
I am new here so just wanted to introduce myself  :) My name's Sasha, I'm 21 years old and from Cardiff.

Was diagnosed with depression and anxiety about a year ago, but think I've suffered from it on and off since about the age of 10. I believe from this young age I've had what is known as dysthymic disorder (low-intensity but chronic depression that I just assumed was normal for me), but since going to university this has developed into a major depressive disorder and anxiety which I have been recieving treatment for over the past year.

I am currently on mirtrazapine, after having been on various dosages of sertraline for about 6 months with no success. Am also recieving CBT. Unfortunately I have yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I guess it can take a while.

Cheers
Sasha

[lightenup]

Hi Sasha a warm !"£ to the forum, I am also on Mertrazapine and having been having CBT from end of last May.  It seems to be a long slow road, and I have done an assesement.  It shows a minimal improvement from last year, but the therapist says it is better this way.  Keep us posted how you are getting on Take care
 

[bel]

Hi Sasha,  !"£ to the forum.
It can be a long road, but you've made a start  :)
best wishes, bel