Posted 11/14/2014 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, everyone. I have been a HW member for several years, but have always been on the Ostomy and Crohn's Disease boards. I thought I would introduce myself here, too, since I will be lurking on this board now as well.
I have always had depression and some anxiety. The depression was controlled by meds and my anxiety has not really been too much of an issue. In July 2013, I changed jobs to work for a state department that is brand new. I expected it to be different than I was used to, as I had never worked for a "start-up" before. Well, it's different alright. It's insane. Long story short, over the course of the last year plus, I got incredibly stressed out and pretty much had a breakdown. I became severely depressed and was eventually diagnosed with IBS and fibromyalgia, along with Panic Disorder and OCD.
Due to my severe inability to cope and suicidal ideation, my doctor placed me off work about a month ago, and referred me to a facility in my area for Partial Hospitalization. I have been stepped down to a three day/week program and will be discharged next Tuesday.
I have learned a TON about myself during this time and have found group therapy extremely helpful. Since I will be D/C'd next week, I need another outlet so I thought this might be a good place given how helpful the other HW boards have been for me. So, I wanted to introduce myself and say hi and that I may be contributing in the future.