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In celebration of Depression Awareness Week, I share my story. Enjoy.  1 in 10 suffer from mental illness Stigma is already taking away...

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Employment and mental health

In 2013, I was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and extreme Depression at the age of 18, after suffering in silence for 9 years.
I was also diagnosed with Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder and Anorexia just last year.
In June 2016, I was told to go to a work assessment, to see if I can work. A few weeks went by and on August 1st 2016, I was given the worst news ever, a 12 month ban. My whole world came crashing down. I was absolutely devastated.
00:02am, August 2nd 2016, I was given a second chance, I was sent a video explaining a new way of working without breaking any conditions from my doctor. I was over the moon.
Thanks to this opportunity, it's literally saved my life and it has given me strength and a purpose again.
If you're in the same boat or maybe you struggle with mental health issues too, please get in touch, I'd love to pass on the joy I felt!! 


Catherine x

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Catherine x

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