Needing a place to vent
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:50 pm
Hey guys. My name is Aaron. It's nice meeting you. I suppose I should start off by saying I don't normally suffer from depression. Anxiety is another story, though. I have been diagnosed and hospitalized with a series of anxiety disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Anxiety Disorder. I also suffer from extreme agoraphobia. That being said, my anxiety causes issues, and issues cause depression. So there is always some depression to accompany anxiety, and vice versa.
I also should mention I work in a mental health support role. My official title is "Mental Health Peer Support Specialist." I manage two different "wellness centers" in two different cities, and I also do one-on-one activities with a few clients. I am also in school to become a "Behavioral Health Paraprofessional." I am NOT a licensed therapist, so if I ever offer help or advice, please bear this in mind.
My line of work often takes a mental and emotional toll on my health. It's not an easy job by any means. I have seen a lot of success, but also a lot of tragedy. I figured I would create an account here, in order to "vent" in a way that I can not vent in my day to day life, due to my career. But I am also here to listen. Listening is about the only thing I am good at doing. I look forward to meeting all of you. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction, and I hope your day is filled with positive vibes!
I also should mention I work in a mental health support role. My official title is "Mental Health Peer Support Specialist." I manage two different "wellness centers" in two different cities, and I also do one-on-one activities with a few clients. I am also in school to become a "Behavioral Health Paraprofessional." I am NOT a licensed therapist, so if I ever offer help or advice, please bear this in mind.
My line of work often takes a mental and emotional toll on my health. It's not an easy job by any means. I have seen a lot of success, but also a lot of tragedy. I figured I would create an account here, in order to "vent" in a way that I can not vent in my day to day life, due to my career. But I am also here to listen. Listening is about the only thing I am good at doing. I look forward to meeting all of you. Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction, and I hope your day is filled with positive vibes!