Hello from Ellu

[Ellu]

This is my first post, so it is a bit intimidating. I have had bi-polar disorder since I was 15 (I am 63 now) and have been trough all the treatments including medication (which I am still on), hospitalization many times, ECT and psychotherapy. I have been seriously depressed for the past two years, but in the last couple of months I have come outof it and am feeling pretty good. There is always the lurking fear of relapse there though, isn't there? A week ago I started psychoanalysis, and it has already helped me enormously. It is already helping me deal with aspects of my life which I didn't realise were affecting my mood. I have 4 children in their 20's, and remembering my own experiencewith depression in my teens and twenties I am particularly keen to talk to young people who might e making that transition to young adulthood with the burden of illness

[Starwolf]

Hi Ellu,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your willingness to help those in need.

Please do not feel intimidated. This is a safe, caring, welcoming community. Your contribution here will be much appreciated.

It is important for those trapped in the depths of desperation to know that there is a way out. That life is possible after depression and even with it.

Well done for going through psychoanalysis. It is surgery for the mind, isn't it ? And it requires courage because one must go through it without anaesthetic ! So hats off to you !

Please don't let the thought of relapse get to you. Only enjoying the moment is helpful.

Looking forward to reading more from you.