1. What is your Mental Health Issue?
I suffer with EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder), OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Depression, Anxiety and Anorexia
2. Do you have medication and/or therapy?
I am currently taking Quetiapine 50mg. I've got an appointment with a psychologist on 24th April
3. What therapy/medication have you tried and has any worked for you?
I have had counselling which worked really well, but it's getting too expensive at the moment so I've had to leave that behind. The current medication I'm on makes me either makes me feel like a zombie the next day or makes me sleep throughout the day as when I wake up, I've got to take it, then take it 8 hours later.
4. How long have you had problems for?
I have had mental health issues since I was 9 years old but didn't speak up until 18 years old.
5. Does your family/friends know?
My family and friends do know. They are so supportive and because I'm open about it on my social media, most people know about my struggles.
6. Does this effect your work and daily living?
Yes, I lost many jobs due to my mental health. I had to leave my volunteering job and I was sacked from my bar job due to having panic attacks in the morning. I'd love to go back to doing bar work though, I absolutely loved it.
7. What makes you feel calm?
Colouring, listening to music, watching TV, talking to someone.
8. What do you do in a crisis?
I call Samaritans. They are always good at calming me down.
9. What advice would you give others stuffering?
Seek help before it's too late.
Talk to someone you trust.
10. What makes you smile?
My family, my friends, watching cat videos, working with my team - they are amazing
11. Describe your mental health issue in 5 words.
Draining, confusing, impulsive, annoying and unpredictable.
12. Insert a picture to make people smile.
I've gone back to using this blog, so every Monday there will be a new blog post at 9pm UK time.
Miss Catherine x
