Hi

[Sootica]

Hi,

Don't really know what to put so I'll write a brief bio.

I was first diagnosed with depression at 13 and at 24 was told that I would never work. I eventually left psych services at 26 & came off medication at 28. I was also diagnosed with high social anxiety at 29.

I'm now 32, engaged & work fulltime. I've worked my butt off to be as mentally healthy as I can be, but I know I will always battle Depression.

My wedding is in 5 weeks and I've found the past year has triggered me massively. Panic attacks have come back, anxiety is through the roof so much that I have now developed stomach problems. I want to be married, but I hate social situations. Yes, I've talked to my fiancé about this.

My mood hasn't been great & libido (that is usually high) has virtually disappeared (which has then went on to cause issues in my relationship with my soon to be husband).
I've also started back in counselling to try & deal with my anxiety.

I guess I'm here because I need some support from people that understand & who won't tell me to "just try harder" or "get over it", & hopefully offer support myself.

Take care,
Sootica