https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434799#M37725 <P>Hello Paul,</P> <P>Welcome to the forums..</P> <P>I listened to your words..and wanted to thank you..It’s always beautiful to hear that it’s possible to find the light (anchor) and win the battle with depression...It’s heartwarming ...Congratulations...and I hope that you continue to get stronger each day and be a success at what ever you choose do...</P> <P>Kind thoughts Dear Paul...and some cyber hugs..</P> <P>Grandy..</P> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:43:34 GMT Ggrand 2019-12-16T11:43:34Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434798#M37724 Over 2 years ago I had what I know now to be massive mental breakdown.<BR /> I was living on my own. No partner and feeling like I was totally alone.<BR /> One day while starting a new job in high pressure sales something changed in me.<BR /> I rang in sick and just to get out of my unit I starting walking along the beach.<BR /> I felt like a zombie to be honest and starting feeling like I was shutting down!<BR /> Some how I went to my local GP and couldn't stop crying. He called for an ambulance<BR /> and then I found myself in a mental ward in hospital. How did I get there<BR /> I was asking myself! I had depression and had a mental breakdown.<BR /> The support staff asked me what stopped you from ending your life?<BR /> I said my daughter's! They then said, they are you anchors. It's true they are.<BR /> I got over that period and am now successful in a new job 2 years later.<BR /> I hope I can help others here to find their anchors and prepared to one for<BR /> Others. Thankyou for letting me share my story <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:42:56 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434798#M37724 Paul_J_V 2019-12-16T09:42:56Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434799#M37725 <P>Hello Paul,</P> <P>Welcome to the forums..</P> <P>I listened to your words..and wanted to thank you..It’s always beautiful to hear that it’s possible to find the light (anchor) and win the battle with depression...It’s heartwarming ...Congratulations...and I hope that you continue to get stronger each day and be a success at what ever you choose do...</P> <P>Kind thoughts Dear Paul...and some cyber hugs..</P> <P>Grandy..</P> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:43:34 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434799#M37725 Ggrand 2019-12-16T11:43:34Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434800#M37726 Thankyou so much! Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:04:50 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434800#M37726 Paul_J_V 2019-12-16T12:04:50Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434801#M37727 <P>Hi Paul</P> <P>I echo Grandy's thoughts about your heartfelt post! You are wonderful example of how we can find some peace in our lives...What a motivating post...and thankyou Paul</P> <P>Congratulations on not only having a new job....but also being successful with your new role too!</P> <P>If and when you have the time <EM>you are always more than welcome</EM> to provide support to people on the forums Paul</P> <P>Great to have you as a part of the Beyond Blue family <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> <P>my kind thoughts and appreciation for your <EM>inspirational</EM> post</P> <P>Paul</P> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:13:19 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-story-so-far/m-p/434801#M37727 blondguy 2019-12-16T13:13:19Z