This story starts at a time when I was at one of my lowest ebbs. Though for most of my life I have suffered from depression and acute anxiety.
For me, the words 'depression' and 'anxiety' are merely labels. In reality they are a cluster of symptoms, including low mood, thoughts (and actions) of self-harm, low (no) self-esteem, low (no) self-confidence, a feeling of never being quite 'good enough', of worthlessness even.
And so it was that I found myself, yet again, in the depths of despair, whilst trying to hold down a job with one the local authorities. My mood was on the slippery slope of depression, work was getting more problematic, and I was starting to take more and longer breaks from work, until I reached the point where I knew I couldn't carry on with work any longer.
Read on and find out about this personal experience ................ and how 'involvement' has helped make a difference.
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Published: Friday, 20 February 2009