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[donmcgon]

Hi I have just joined and think that the forum will be a great place to seek advice and maybe even give a little too. I have been suffering from Anxiety, Major Depression and PTSD for many, many years. Like most I have good days and bad days.

I can tell you that 20 years ago the stigma associated with anyone with mental illness was horrendous. I was told that i was lazy, weak and even the I was "Off with the Fairies". I eventually left my employment as I was basically a pariah and treated with contempt.

I have come a long way since then and have many more good days than bad.

[Fern42]

Hi Donmcgon,

Welcome to the forums and thank you for sharing a bit about your journey itself. It sounds like you have experienced many challenges throughout your time and it appears to have taken it's toll in certain areas of your life. Although I am glad to hear you have come along way since these challenges. Everyone has their good and bad days and there is no shame in that 🙂

[yours_truly]

Hi there and welcome!!

The forums are a lovely place to really just reach out for advice and conversation on experiences that can be empathised with and understood. I’m so happy you’ve come so far and I hope that you find the forums to be a place where you can continue to make progress!! Everyone deserves to be heard and acknowledged. What you went through was certainly unfair, but given how times have changed I hope you know there are unlimited sources for mental health support. This includes services provided by beyond blue. I recommend you take a look at those!!

Kindly,

Yours_truly