Where Have I Gone ?

Dealing with anxiety and depression is something a lot of us on this site can identify with. It's hard when you feel like it's swallowing you whole. Those days do get better, hang in there...sending you strength and hugs.

I have to be honest, I have suffered from both anxiety and depression to some degree or another and the truth is, it never really goes away - not permanently anyway.
I think when I was younger, what hit me hardest was when these things returned after a period of me thinking I had got through it and it was over for good. It made it harder to deal with. I have got to an age now where I know it will come back, but that's okay; I know I can deal with it and it won't last forever. But I'm no longer disappointed by it's return - I know it's coming and I can deal with it now.
My point is that it's often the hope that you've beaten it for good that lets you down the most, but take strength from being brave enough to say 'I know you're coming, you won't take me by surprise and I will beat you - again'.

I hope my ramblings help,

All the very best

A very emotional piece that shows the deep struggle that anxiety brings to a sufferers life. As a once sufferer myself I can say things do eventually improve with time but when you are suffering it can feel like the end of the world. Sending you a huge hug and to let you know that what helps is just taking little steps to be kind to yourself in small ways each and every day because you are so much more than you think you are. All my best wishes Milly x