Depression is a common and sometimes serious mental health problem characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.
It affects how peope feel, think, and handle daily activities, and it can interfere with the ability to function normally.
I was constantly living in the past with horrid memories or spending hours ruminating about the future and what was going to happen – despite not knowing!
I didn’t live in the present and despite being present at beautiful meals out, going on fabulous holidays and seeing family and friends I felt as though I was never there and never able to enjoy what I was actually doing.
Paul is the ultimate professional, easy to talk to and very competent.
What can I say about a man and a process that not only stopped me wanting to kill myself but also made me want to live my life to the fullest?
I was so desperate I thought nothing could help me the antidepressants….
I came to see Paul in July for help with some issues I had throughout my life.
I grew up in a household where one of my parents was very depressed and in an environment that was heavily influenced by the beliefs they had as Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Although I am successful and have a great life, I still had very low self esteem and felt that I needed to please others….
I contacted Paul in May 2011 when I was in a “bad place” in my life.
It had come to the time whereby I felt my bad habits had taken over my life, I was in complete despair and I couldn’t see a way out.
Quite a number of times I had tried different avenues to cure my problem but several failed attempts left me convinced that I couldn’t do it on my own….