Emsy
04-10-2012, 06:59 AM
Hey everyone...I've been looking for a popular message board for help and support and it looks like I've found one :)
I'm from the UK and although I've had depressive episodes in the past, it was mostly under control (other than a few bouts of Seasonal Affective Disorder now and again) until the last few weeks. Due to many factors, I've felt completely overwhelmed with life and work and this has manifested itself into a huge amount of anxiety. I avoid work, I avoid doing things, I had to take a week off a couple of weeks ago and I could not open my email or even go into the room in my house I work in as it would make me panic. Today I've been back at work after the Easter break and I cannot deal with it. My phone and my email going off make me panic, My head is swimming and my nerves are a mess.
I'm planning on seeing the doctor this week to get on some medication, as I feel that I need to be able to control the physical and emotional side of things before I can start to get a handle on dealing with the underlying cause. Plus, I need to be able to function well enough to do my job.
I'm so excited to find this place, and I really look forward to chatting with everyone, and giving support where I can. I have been looking for a safe space to chat and get some support and I look forward to getting to know people!
I'm from the UK and although I've had depressive episodes in the past, it was mostly under control (other than a few bouts of Seasonal Affective Disorder now and again) until the last few weeks. Due to many factors, I've felt completely overwhelmed with life and work and this has manifested itself into a huge amount of anxiety. I avoid work, I avoid doing things, I had to take a week off a couple of weeks ago and I could not open my email or even go into the room in my house I work in as it would make me panic. Today I've been back at work after the Easter break and I cannot deal with it. My phone and my email going off make me panic, My head is swimming and my nerves are a mess.
I'm planning on seeing the doctor this week to get on some medication, as I feel that I need to be able to control the physical and emotional side of things before I can start to get a handle on dealing with the underlying cause. Plus, I need to be able to function well enough to do my job.
I'm so excited to find this place, and I really look forward to chatting with everyone, and giving support where I can. I have been looking for a safe space to chat and get some support and I look forward to getting to know people!