I wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I am a mum and writer who lives with severe depression. I was first diagnosed at age 15, so have lived with this wretched condition for the best part of 30 years - some better than others.
I am currently getting support for my most severe episode in nearly 20 years, which was brought on by a change in medications encouraged by a well-meaning and dedicated GP who thought my (long term, maxed-dose) anti-depressant was really not effectively supporting me enough.
Since November, I have been going downhill, including terrible withdrawal effects from that original AD, zero response to the replacement AD, and now a bad reaction to a second replacement AD.
It's been a very hard road and every day still is. Some days I spend watching Netflix and crying. Some days I can actually clean the kitchen or put on the laundry. Exercise has dropped away, food is a necessary inconvenience. I have an eight year old daughter and a very supportive husband, but have struggled with the impact of this episode on an important friendship.
I just wanted to say hello, and let you know I am around. It's nice to meet you.
