Assistance/Support

[Beloved01]

Hello guys,I lost a relative, the situation surrounding it triggered a major health anxiety which led to depression... it was hard for me since I studied science,so when they say don't Google your symptoms, I didn't have the luxury,since my head alone was doing the research for me.I kept saying to myself 'even this too shall pass' only to realize it was getting worse... I'm from a family that can't relate to mental health issues especially since I was doing well,or so they thought.I graduated with a very good result,so they felt I was being lazy and ungrateful it was like they were already fed up with my schinanigans since my depression got so bad that I had to stop work...they were not able to relate at all...they kept pushing and pushing till I felt that I'd pass out from the constant harsh words and battle, bathing was a battle,I had to remind myself to eat,it was then that I realized I had to fight for myself,I didn't exactly have the luxury of going for therapy as I couldn't leave the apartment,so I decided to focus on my psychology research to help myself,I figured out what was happening to me,my triggers and how it could keep on for years if nothing is done about it...I became my own therapist. Anxiety and depression most times seem like an addiction, you'd always need support to get through it,I had none of that, when a relative started experiencing the similar characteristics I used to express,she was pushed over to me...it was like saying allow the crazies to mingle,I assisted her,and we're both better than we were the day before... we're not 100% yet, but we make sure there's an improvement every day. Once they noticed the improvements in her,my relatives started pushing all sorts of people towards my direction.So now I hope to assist as much people as I can,who for one reason or the other can't get access to therapy, I'd be walking you through it,chat me up if you're interested...I'd be charging a penny for my time though.

[Covenants]

I can understand loosing someone to trigger anxiety. It happened to me.

[Beloved01 in reply to Covenants]

I'd really like to hear how you've been coping

[Covenants in reply to Beloved01]

It was a while ago now. I seem to react a different way each time, I'm not sure why.

[worthytobeloved]

Wow - I'm impressed by your resilience, and how you've worked your way through on your own without any help. I'm glad your family are more understanding now, and more willing to help. Thanks for your offer of help - your advice would be so valuable. Thank you!!!