hi ,ive experienced depression,stress and anxiety for about
20 yrs,to top that im also a staff nurse in psychiatry in the uk.when i had episodes when i was younger i thought at times id never come out the other side but did so many times.ive had numerous counsellors for different issues and one two therapy groups.ive learned from all of it ,none of it was eas y ,but looking back was worth it and to be honest has made me the person i am today and thats good i think.its also helped me be a much better nurse at times well in touch with the people i cared for at work.i still have times when low moods try to get the better of me and have panic attaks etc.i look after my 4 kids and try my best to look after there wellbeing especially emotionally.i try to be the parent that i didnt have but have also started to appreciate my parents for some of the good they did and not punish them for the bad.this sounds like a happy ending,i suppose you could look at it that way.i prefer to see my way of life as a management thing.i manage one day at a time and dont always beat myself up so much if i cant.i try and get support when i can ,as in the past ive lost friends and apartner because it was too much to cope with i think i drove them away.i look after myself spiritually something i wouldnt have contemplated over 5 years ago and more.boy does it make a difference i went for healing and eventually trained as a reiki master healer and teacher and am currently training with the national federation of spiritual healers in the uk.i believe in the support of those in spirit and guardian angels and call on them when im in need of support.i ve learned many lessons in life and probably learn a few more before im done.
i dont know why i need to share all this with you all but i have.take care.....tigereye in the uk