Hi all, just so everyone knows, I’ve set this as adult (I think!) not because there is going to be “adult” content, but more because I will be talking about adult topics such as self harm (NSSI), and medication, and I feel it is up to parents to decide whether they want their child reading this.

About me...

Hi all, my name is Ann and I live in Scotland, UK. I’ve been clinically depressed since around 2002 and I’ve had anxiety since 1997. I was born in 1983 so I’ve been depressed most of my adult life. I’m probably going to winge a lot on here(!) and I understand that some people don’t believe in depression. Some of my friends and family didn’t too, until the saw how I changed on the correct medication for me.

I work full time and I don’t claim benefits, although I currently have a disabled bus pass so I can get to appointments. My counsellor signed me off for that. I’m currently on Fluoxetine (Prozac) for my depression and anxiety, and diazepam for when I get very anxious.

I also have weak back muscles and damaged knees and ankles, so I’m on amitriptyline, ibuprofen, paracetamol and codeine for that.

Finally, I have a hearing condition called Auditory Processing Disorder, which is quite common, with possible misophonia. Not so good for 35 years old but I keep going, work keeps me getting up in the morning, and I have my two cats to look after, Tigger and Roo!

I also do NSSI, feel free to google that! I have a lot of scars which I’ve stopped trying to hide, less likely to harm myself if everyone can see.

It took me a long time to be able to ask for help, but my friends, family, and work colleagues are very supportive. In a way I’ve been quite lucky, a lot of people have it worse.

So that’s me! I’ll no doubt be back on here complaining about work etc. I figure it’ll get it out of my system and maybe give someone a bit of a laugh!

Thanks