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Title: Hello
Post by: ashlea0987 on July 10, 2016, 04:17:42 PM

Hi,

I'm Ashlea and I am 28 and a single mum to a 3 year old girl. I have suffered from Depression and anxiety since I was 13. I came off medication when I was pregnant and haven't had any help since. I have been messed around alot since my daughter was born and living alone has left my anxiety getting worse. I am finding it increasingly hard to build friendships and relationships due to not getting out much. When I do meet someone I end up pushing them away due to me not trusting anyway anymore and me thinking I am not worthy. So thought maybe talking on here would help me.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Amanda_George on July 10, 2016, 05:54:56 PM

Welcome to the forum, Ashlea!

 :yay:

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Pip on July 10, 2016, 09:32:35 PM

 :hi: and  :welcome: Ashlea,

We are a friendly bunch here who suffer different types of depression and other disorder.  Have you thought about going back to your GP?

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: stewart on July 11, 2016, 12:48:27 PM

Hi Ashlea, welcome to the forums,
maybe its time to see your doc again and some medication
living alone, i can relate to that, and understand the impact on anxiety

see if there is a 'MIND' office in your area, they have some great support woukers
and they will go with you to the shops if you wanted, and if you had to have a medical for ESA etc, they will come with you if you ask them.

I have a great support worker and if i have a medical appointment (other than GP) I tell him and he will make appointment around his scedual
easier than me setting a time and having to rescedule if support worker has other clients to see at that time.